Solving One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 36 = -10 + 2n?

Back

Add 10 to each side.

Front

What is the second step in solving the equation 36 = -10 + 2n?

Back

Divide by 2 on each side.

Front

Solve for x: x / 2 - 5 = 3

Back

x = 16

Front

Solve for a: a/3 + 7 = 13

Back

a = 18

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x - 2 = 3?

Back

x = 1