Solving 2-step equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides of the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve the equation -5t + 9 = 24.

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t = -3.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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x = 2.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 3x - 7 = 32?

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Add 7 to both sides and then divide by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x - 7 = 32?

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x = 13.

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Solve the equation 2x - 7 = -23.

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x = -8.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.