Solving 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 15 = 2a + 7?

Back

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

Front

Solve for a: 15 = 2a + 7

Back

a = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

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

Back

s = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3f - 12 = -3?

Back

Add 12 to both sides.