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

Solve: x/7 - 2 = 8

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x = 70

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x/7 - 2 = 8?

Back

Add 2 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve: -7x - 11 = 3

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x = -2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -7x - 11 = 3?

Back

Add 11 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve: -9x - 12 = 33

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x = -5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -9x - 12 = 33?

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve: x/4 + 11 = 20

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x = 36

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 + 11 = 20?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve: 4x - 8 = -40

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x = -8