One and Two Step Equations

Front

4x = 72

Back

x = 18

Front

-12 = -4x

Back

x = 3

Front

The goal when solving a two-step equation is to get the __________ by itself.

Back

variable

Front

Solve for x: 8x - 10 = -34

Back

x = -3

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

multiplication

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

If you add 5 to both sides of the equation x - 3 = 7, what is the new equation?

Back

x = 12

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 6 = 15?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Front

What do you do to isolate the variable in the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.