One- And Two-Step Equations

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Solve: 3x + 7 = -8

Back

x = -5

Front

Which method can be used to solve the algebraic equation below? z - 6 = 13

Back

Add six to both sides of the equation

Front

Solve for a: a/3 + 7 = 13

Back

a = 18

Front

Solve for x: -30 - 5x = 120

Back

x = -30

Front

Solve: 2/3 x - 4 = -10

Back

x = -9

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Definition: One-Step Equation

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Definition: Two-Step Equation

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

Example of a One-Step Equation: x + 5 = 10

Back

x = 5

Front

Example of a Two-Step Equation: 2x - 3 = 7

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve 4x + 8 = 24?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.