Two Step Equations

Front

What does isolate the variable mean?

Back

Get the variable by itself.

Front

How do you solve the equation x/2 - 5 = 3?

Back

Add 5 to both sides, then multiply by 2 to get x = 16.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2y + 17 = 55?

Back

Subtract 17 from both sides.

Front

How do you find n in the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides, then divide by 6 to get n = -5.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

What is the purpose of performing inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To undo the operations applied to the variable and isolate it.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x - 9 = 0?

Back

x = 3.

Front

How do you check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if it holds true.

Front

What is the importance of maintaining balance when solving equations?

Back

To ensure that both sides of the equation remain equal.