How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Combining Like Terms?

How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Combining Like Terms?

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Trying to solve an equation where you see the same variable more than once? Figure out how to get those variables together and solve the equation with this tutorial!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • like terms
  • solve
  • equation
  • coefficients
  • variable on 1 side
  • 1 variable
  • terms
  • division property of equality
  • division
  • check
  • check answer
  • plug in
  • add like terms
  • add variables
  • combine
  • multiple step solution
  • multi-step
  • multiple operations

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

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      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Simplifying Expressions

      • What's a Coefficient?What's a Coefficient?

      What's a Coefficient?

      There is a bunch of vocabulary that you just need to know when it comes to algebra, and coefficient is one of the key words that you have to feel 100% comfortable with. Check out the tutorial and let us know if you want to learn more about coefficients!

  • Solving Equations by Dividing

      • How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?

      How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?

      Solving an equation for a variable? Perform the order of operations in reverse! Check it out in this tutorial.

      • What's the Division Property of Equality?What's the Division Property of Equality?

      What's the Division Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the division property of equality, and it lets you divide both sides of an equation by the same number. Watch the video to see it in action!

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