Solving 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: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11

Back

w = 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: -4 = 2t - 2?

Back

t = -1.

Front

Solve for f: 3f - 12 = -3

Back

f = 3.

Front

What is the first operation to isolate the variable in the equation: 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

Add 10 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 4y + 8 = 24?

Back

y = 4.