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 2t - 7 = 3?

Back

Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation 2t = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 10 = 16.

Back

x = 3.

Front

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

Back

x = 160.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 1 = 19?

Back

Add 1 to both sides.

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation 5x = 20?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 1 = 19.

Back

x = 4.