Write and Solve Two Step Equations Review

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

You perform inverse operations to move constants and coefficients to the other side.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'move a term to the other side of the equation'?

Back

It means to use inverse operations to isolate the variable.

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x + 7 = 11?

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x = 1.