Solving 2-step Equations

Front

4c - 6 = 2

Back

c = 2

Front

7k - 14 = 42

Back

k = 8

Front

3x - 5 = -26

Back

x = -7

Front

To solve an equation, the goal is to __________ the variable on one side.

Back

Isolate

Front

Two operations that have the opposite effect is called:

Back

Inverse

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/4 + 5 = 8?

Back

x = 12

Front

If 5x - 10 = 0, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 2

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction