Solving Two-step equations

Front

To solve an equation, the goal is to __________ the variable on one side.

Back

Isolate

Front

Two operations that have the opposite effect is called:

Back

Inverse

Front

First step in solving the equation: 3x - 5 = 20

Back

Add 5 to both sides

Front

First step to solve the equation: 3x+11 = 44

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides

Front

5a + 1 = 26

Back

a = 5

Front

3n + 4 = 7

Back

1

Front

4c - 6 = 2

Back

2

Front

7k - 14 = 42

Back

8

Front

5m -2=13

Back

3

Front

3x - 5 = -26

Back

x = -7