Solving Two-Step Equations

Front

2x - 14 = 34

Back

Add 14 to both sides

Front

What is the second step when solving the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

Back

Divide both sides by 2

Front

2x - 14 = 34

Back

x = 24

Front

To Solve a Simple Two-Step Equation you need to...

Back

Undo the Addition/Subtraction first (to remove the constant term), then undo the Multiplication/Division (to remove the coefficient and isolate the variable)

Front

5x + 3 = 28

Back

x = 5

Front

What does it mean to "isolate" the variable when solving equations?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

11m - 10 = 56

Back

6

Front

5x + 15 = 0

Back

-3

Front

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

Back

Isolate

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 20? Options: multiply both sides by 5, add 5 to both sides, divide both sides by 5, subtract both sides by 5

Back

add 5 to both sides