One and two step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations.

Front

Solve: -4x = 24

Back

x = -6

Front

Solve: a/3 + 7 = 13

Back

a = 18

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Solve for x: 8x - 10 = -34

Back

x = -3

Front

Translate the statement into an equation: Five less than a number is 6.

Back

n - 5 = 6

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Translate the statement into an equation: Two more than 4 times a number is -18.

Back

4x + 2 = -18

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

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x = 5