Solving 1 and 2 Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

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

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve for z: 3z + 2 = 17

Back

z = 5

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Solve for c: c - 5 = 32

Back

c = 37

Front

What operation do you perform to isolate the variable in the equation 2x + 7 = 11?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5y = 25?

Back

y = 5.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.