Two Step Equations Review

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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: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23.

Back

x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3(x + 2) = 15?

Back

x = 3.

Front

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

Back

y = 5.

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What is the second step to solve the equation: 2x + 6 = 14?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Front

Identify the steps to solve for b in the equation: 5b + 6 = 31.

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides and divide both sides by 5.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 7x - 3 = 18?

Back

x = 3.

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What is the first operation to perform in the equation: 2(x - 4) = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.