Solving Two-Step Equations 13 December 2024

Front

What is the first step you would do to solve the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

Back

Add 14 to both sides.

Front

To solve an equation, the goal is to __________ the variable on one side.

Back

Isolate.

Front

What would be the SECOND step when solving the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the value of x that makes the equation 5x + 15 = 0 true?

Back

-3.

Front

Solve the two-step equation 2x - 14 = 34.

Back

x = 24.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

Front

If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x - 9 = 0?

Back

x = 3.

Front

In the equation 4x + 8 = 24, what is the first operation you would perform?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.