Solving Two-Step Equations

Front

Solve 8 = 4v + 12

Back

v = -1

Front

The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are:

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

Front

Solve -4x + 1 = 21

Back

x = -5

Front

Solve 7k - 14 = 42

Back

k = 8

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable on one side 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 add the same number to both sides of an equation, what happens?

Back

The equation remains balanced.

Front

If you multiply both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, what happens?

Back

The equation remains balanced.