Two-Step Equations

Front

What is a two-step equation?

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

Front

Solve: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x - 3 = 1?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

Front

Solve: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x - 12 = 15?

Back

Add 12 to both sides.

Front

Solve: 3x - 12 = 15

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x = 9

Front

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

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve: 11 - 3x = 44

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x = -11