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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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Solve for x: x/5 - 13 = 20

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x = 165

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Solve for p: 6p - 5 = 13

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p = 3

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Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 4

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x = -1/3

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Solve for x: 9 + 3x = 10

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x = 1/3

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Solve for x: (x-5)/5 = 17

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x = 90

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What is the first step in solving the equation x/5 - 13 = 20?

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Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.