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: 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: -4x + 1 = 21?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: -4x + 1 = 21

Back

x = -5

Front

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

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

w = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: -2y = 20?

Back

Divide both sides by -2.

Front

Solve for y: -2y = 20

Back

y = -10

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.