Solving 1 & 2 Step Equations Procedure

Front

What is the first step when solving the equation 2x + 3 = 21?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step when solving the equation 3x = 36?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What is the first step when solving the equation 18 = 5 - x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step when solving the equation 20 = 5 + x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step when solving the equation 8 = 4 - 2x?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

To keep both sides equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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 operation would you use to solve the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.