Two step equations

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation?

Back

To find the unknown value.

Front

Solve for b: 11b + 7 = 40

Back

b = 3

Front

Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

Back

n = -5

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

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 in a two-step equation?

Back

Perform the second operation to solve for the variable.

Front

If 5x - 2 = 13, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 3.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.