Two Step Equations with Steps - 7th Grade

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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 in solving the equation -3x - 12 = 15?

Back

Add 12 on both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation x/4 + 11 = 20?

Back

Multiply by 4 on both sides.

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What do you do after you subtract 10 from both sides in the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

Back

You divide by 2 on both sides.

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What is the solution for x in the equation 2x + 10 = 16 after dividing by 2?

Back

x = 3.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

Back

Subtract 10 on both sides.

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What is the next step after dividing by -5 in the equation -5x = 15?

Back

x = -3.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x - 8 = 12?

Back

Add 8 on both sides.