Solving 2-step equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve: 3x - 7 = 32

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13

Front

Solve: 2x - 3 = 1

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2

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What is a 1-step problem?

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An equation where only one step is needed to solve it.

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Solve: 8 - 2x = 30

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-11

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Solve: 12 - 6y = 24

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-2

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What is the first step in solving 2x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the second step in solving 2x = 6?

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Divide both sides by 2.

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Solve: 5x + 3 = 18

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3

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.