One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for p in the equation: 4p = 16.

Back

p = 4.

Front

What inverse operation would you do to isolate the variable in -5 + m?

Back

Add 5.

Front

Solve for x in the equation: x + 7 = 12.

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 3x - 9 = 0?

Back

x = 3.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x + 10 = 35?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.