Solve 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 to solve -5x - 8.4 = 17?

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Add 8.4 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 6 = 24?

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x = 6

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What are the steps to solve 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

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

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x = 2

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What is the solution to the equation -3x + 5 = -16?

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x = 7

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

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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x = 4

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How do you check the solution of an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.