Solving 2-step equations

Front

Solve 12 - 6y = 24

Back

y = -2

Front

Solve 2x - 3 = 1

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve -5t + 9 = 24

Back

t = -3

Front

Solve 3x - 7 = 32

Back

x = 13

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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 first step in solving 2x - 3 = 1?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

Front

What is the second step in solving 12 - 6y = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by -6.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

Back

x = 4