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 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23.

Back

c = 6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44.

Back

x = -11

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

Solve for b: 5b - 6 = 24.

Back

b = 6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 9 = 2s + 1?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

Solve for s: 9 = 2s + 1.

Back

s = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 6z + 3 - 4z = 9?

Back

Combine like terms.