Two Step Equations

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: x/2 - 5 = 3

Back

x = 16.

Front

What does 'isolate the variable' mean?

Back

Get the variable by itself.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

Back

To keep both sides equal while performing operations.

Front

What operation would you perform first in the equation: 5x + 4 = -6?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 5x + 4 = -6

Back

x = -2.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.