Solving two step equations

Front

What is the inverse of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for a: 33 = 4a - 7

Back

a = 10

Front

What is the inverse of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

Solve for a: -5 - 6a = -59

Back

a = 9

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What do you do after isolating the variable term in a two-step equation?

Back

Perform the inverse operation to solve for the variable.

Front

If you have the equation 5y - 2 = 18, what is the first step to solve for y?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

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

Back

x = 4