Have 2 iPads, want same stuff on both

I have two iPads and have had them both for a while.
Over the years I've put different things on different iPads. But i really like the apps on one iPad better than the other.
I would like ipad #2 to mirror ipad #1 in what apps it has on it.
I've searched this forum and found instructions to do a "back-up restore" from ipad #1 to ipad #2.
The only problem is when i plug ipad #2 into iTunes, the only "back-up restore" option is from ipad #2. I can't seem to do a back-up restore from iPad #1.
Ironically, when i plug ipad #1 in, it has options to back-up restore from BOTH iPads.
Make sense?
Help!

Backup iPad #1 and sync with iTunes. Then restore iPad #2 from the backup of iPad #1. You should have both backups available for either device.
When you choose the restore backup option, you should see all of the available backups in the drop down menu.

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