Two Step Equations

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

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 10 = 16

Back

x = 3

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

Back

Add 7 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for t: 2t - 7 = 3

Back

t = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.