Solving 1 and 2 Step Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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How do you isolate x in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

Back

p = 4, found by dividing both sides by 4.

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides to start isolating the term with x.

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What is the solution to the equation 7y - 4 = -11?

Back

y = -1, found by adding 4 to both sides and then dividing by 7.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the principle of equality in solving equations?

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If you add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.