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: 2t - 2 = -4?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

Solve for t: -4 = 2t - 2

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t = -1

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2n + 10 = -2?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

Front

Solve for n: 2n + 10 = -2

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n = -6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: -15 = -4y + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for y: -15 = -4y + 5

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y = 5

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44

Back

x = -11

Front

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

Back

Add 11 to both sides.