2 step equations and inequalities

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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

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

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What is an inequality?

Back

An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

What does p ≤ 95 mean?

Back

It means that the value of p can be less than or equal to 95.

Front

If 6 > x, what can we say about x?

Back

x must be less than 6.

Front

Solve for x: -4x + 1 = 21

Back

x = -5

Front

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

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the inequality x + 3 > 10?

Back

x > 7