Solve Two Step Equations (Positive)

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

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

Back

Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction.

Front

Back

First, subtract 3 from both sides, then divide by 5.

Front

Back

Multiply both sides by 4, then add 32.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

Back

First, multiply both sides by 2, then add 14.

Front

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

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

Back

Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

Front

Back

The solution is x = 12.