Two-Step Equations STEPS

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What are the two operations involved in the equation 3n + 4 = 7?

Back

The two operations are multiplication and addition.

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How do you solve for t in the equation 2t - 2 = 4?

Back

To solve for t, add 2 to both sides to get 2t = 6, then divide by 2 to find t = 3.

Front

What part of the equation 2s + 1 = 9 needs to be isolated?

Back

The variable s needs to be isolated.

Front

How do you solve for y in the equation 3y + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides to get 3y = 6, then divide by 3 to find y = 2.

Front

What are the opposite operations in the equation 4c - 6 = 2?

Back

The opposite operations are addition and division.

Front

What is the first step to solve a two-step equation?

Back

The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by performing the opposite operation of the constant term.

Front

In the equation 5x + 3 = 18, what is the first operation you should perform to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

Front

In the equation 7 - 2y = 1, how do you solve for y?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to get -2y = -6, then divide by -2 to find y = 3.

Front

What is the purpose of using opposite operations in solving equations?

Back

Opposite operations are used to cancel out terms and isolate the variable.