Equations and Word Problems

Front

What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

How do you solve the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

Back

Add 4.6 to both sides to find y = 16.6.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x = 44?

Back

x = 11.

Front

How do you solve the equation x ÷ 2 = 12?

Back

Multiply both sides by 2 to find x = 24.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

Back

To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.