Solve the equation 9xplus6equals33. Use pencil and paper. How is solving a​ two-step equation similar to solving a​ one-step equation?

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To solve the equation 9x + 6 = 33, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, we subtract 6 from both sides to get:
9x = 33 - 6
9x = 27

Then, we divide both sides by 9 to solve for x:
x = 27/9
x = 3

Solving a two-step equation is similar to solving a one-step equation in that we are performing basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to isolate the variable and find its value. In a one-step equation, we only need to perform one operation to isolate the variable, while in a two-step equation, we need to perform two operations. However, the basic concept and steps involved are the same.