Two Step Equations with Steps - 7th Grade

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

Solve: -3x - 12 = 15

Back

x = -9

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4x - 8 = 40?

Back

Add 8 to both sides.

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Solve: 2x + 10 = 16

Back

x = 3

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What is the next step after subtracting 10 from both sides in the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

Back

Divide by 2.

Front

Solve: 4x - 8 = 40

Back

x = 12

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the first step to solve it?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.