Two Step Equations with Word Problems

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

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 4 = 19?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides to get 3x = 15.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

In the equation 2x + 3 = 11, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x - 2 = 18?

Back

Add 2 to both sides to get 5x = 20.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 4y - 9 = -36?

Back

y = -6.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides to get -3x = 33.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to get 5x = 5.

Front

In the equation 4y + 9 = -36, what is the value of y?

Back

y = -11.75.