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: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What do you do after subtracting 11 from both sides in the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Divide both sides by -3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

b = 6.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for x: 8x - 6x + 4 + 5 = 19.

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the first step to simplify the equation 8x - 6x + 4 + 5 = 19?

Back

Combine like terms to get 2x + 9 = 19.

Front

Solve for x: 2.2x + 8.45 = 15.05.

Back

x = 3.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2.2x + 8.45 = 15.05?

Back

Subtract 8.45 from both sides.