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 in solving the equation 4x + 30 = 100?

Back

Subtract 30 from both sides.

Front

What do you do to isolate the variable in the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23.

Back

x = 4.

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 2 = -25.

Back

x = -9.

Front

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

If you have the equation -15 = -4t + 5, how do you start solving for t?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x - 6 = 10?

Back

x = 8.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5x + 15 = 45?

Back

Subtract 15 from both sides.