Two step equations

Front

3x + 2 = -25

Back

x = -9

Front

2x + 6 = 14

Back

x = 4

Front

What does isolate the variable mean?

Back

Get the variable by itself.

Front

The name for the opposite of an operation

Back

Inverse

Front

5x + 4 = -6

Back

x = -2

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving 3x + 2 = -25?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Front

What is the second step in solving 2x + 6 = 14?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What does it mean to 'undo' an operation?

Back

To perform the opposite operation.

Front

If you have x + 5 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.