2 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

Solve for a: 15 = 2a + 7

Back

a = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 14?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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

Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 11

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

Front

If 4x = 20, what is x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for y: y/4 + 2 = 5

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y = 12