Solving Two-Step Equations

Front

What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable.

Front

Write the equation for the model: 3x + 6 = ?

Back

3x + 6 = -9

Front

Which equation matches this model: 2x + 4 = ?

Back

2x + 4 = 10

Front

Solve for a: 6 - 3a = 21

Back

a = -5

Front

Solve for p: -8p + 3 = -29

Back

p = 4

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the second step in solving the equation 2x = 6?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7.

Front

If 3y - 2 = 10, what is y?

Back

y = 4.