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: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: -3x - 12 = 15?

Back

-9

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation: -4x + 1 = 21?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides and then divide by -4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: -4x + 1 = 21?

Back

x = -5

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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 other side.

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x - 7 = 18?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 5x - 7 = 18?

Back

x = 5.