Solving One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is the first step to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 16 = 130?

Back

x = 57

Front

How do you solve the equation 16 = p - 3 for p?

Back

Add 3 to each side to get p = 19.

Front

What is the primary goal of solving two-step equations?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does the solution to an equation make the equation?

Back

True.

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as x + 5 = 10.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve, such as 2x + 3 = 11.

Front

What operation would you perform to solve the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

In the equation 5 + x = 12, what is the first step to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.