Solving 2-step Equations

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -3x + 5 = -16?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation -3x = -21?

Back

Divide both sides by -3 to solve for x.

Front

Solve the equation: -3x + 5 = -16

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 8 - 3x = -13?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 8 - 3x = -13

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -6y + 12 = 24?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: -6y + 12 = 24

Back

y = -2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -5t + 9 = 24?

Back

Subtract 9 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: -5t + 9 = 24

Back

t = -3