Solving 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 in solving the equation -5 + 7k = -19?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: -5 + 7k = -19

Back

k = -2

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation -12 = 24 + 4b?

Back

Subtract 24 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: -12 = 24 + 4b

Back

b = -9

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 8 - 2x = 30?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 8 - 2x = 30

Back

x = -11

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 5x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 1

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 9 = 4g + 13?

Back

Subtract 13 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.