Solving Two-Step Equations
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Objective
I can solve two-step equations by isolating the variable using addition and subtraction.
Part 1 of 3
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Practice
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Solve the equation 2x + 5 = 15. Show your work and explain each step you take to isolate x.
If 3x - 4 = 8, what is the value of x? Provide a detailed explanation of how you arrived at your answer.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Solve the equation 4x - 7 = 13. Show your work and explain each step you take to isolate x. Solve the equation 5y + 3 = 18. Show your work and explain each step you take to isolate y.”
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