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 -15 = -4y + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for y: -15 = -4y + 5

Back

y = 5

Front

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

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation -11 - 3x = 44?

Back

x = -18.

Front

What are the steps to solve for b in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides then divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for b: 5b - 6 = 24

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b = 6.

Front

Solve for s: 9 = 2s + 1

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s = 4.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2n + 10 = -2?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

Front

Solve for n: 2n + 10 = -2

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n = -6.