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 in solving the equation 8 - 2x = 30?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 8 - 2x = 30

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x = -11

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation -6x + 1 = -11?

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Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

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

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x = 2

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: -4x + 1 = 21

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x = -5

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

Back

Add 14 to both sides.

Front

Solve for k: 7k - 14 = 42

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k = 8

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 10 - 3y = 4?

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Subtract 10 from both sides.