2-Step Equations with Rational Numbers

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in a 2-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first, eliminate the constant term by adding or subtracting, then eliminate the coefficient by multiplying or dividing.

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What does it mean to solve an equation with rational numbers?

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Solving an equation with rational numbers involves finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true, where the numbers involved can be expressed as fractions.

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Subtract 16 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean when an equation has a negative coefficient?

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A negative coefficient indicates that the variable's value will decrease when multiplied by that coefficient.

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This equation is correctly set up to isolate x.