Solving 2-step Equations Review

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

Back

Subtract 4 from each side.

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What are the steps in solving the equation 5x - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

Front

In the equation 4x - 3 = 5, which is the VARIABLE?

Back

X.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.