One and Two Step Equations Review

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 15.

Back

x = 5.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

Back

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

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Solve for t: t + 9 = 25.

Back

t = 16.

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What is the solution to the equation: -2x + 10 = -14?

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x = 12.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 33 = -4x + 1?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 9t = 25?

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t = 25/9.