Two 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 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44

Back

x = -11

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 9 = 2s + 1?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

Solve for s: 9 = 2s + 1

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s = 4

Front

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

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

Solve for x: -11 - 3x = 44

Back

x = -18.33

Front

What are the steps to solve for b in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides then divide both sides by 5.