Solving 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 to solve the equation -12 = 24 + 4b?

Back

Subtract 24 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for b: -12 = 24 + 4b

Back

b = -9.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -5 - 6a = -59?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for a: -5 - 6a = -59

Back

a = 9.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 9 = 4g + 13?

Back

Subtract 13 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for g: 9 = 4g + 13

Back

g = -1.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -6x + 1 = -11?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for x: -6x + 1 = -11

Back

x = 2.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 10 - 3y = 4?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.