One- and Two-Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation where only one step (operation) is needed to solve it.

Front

Solve for x: 2x = 20

Back

x = 10

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from each side.

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation: 765 = p - 254?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the second step in solving the equation: 36 = -10 + 2n?

Back

Divide by 2 on each side.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

Solve for y: 3y + 5 = 20

Back

y = 5.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5y - 3 = 12?

Back

Add 3 to each side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 4x = 28?

Back

x = 7.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.