solving 2 step equations

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2(n + 5) = -2?

Back

Distribute 2 to all terms in the parenthesis.

Front

Which equation describes 'two times a number plus five equals 15'?

Back

2x + 5 = 15.

Front

How should you show your work to isolate the variable in the equation: x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 8 = 16?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of distributing in an equation?

Back

To eliminate parentheses by multiplying each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside.

Front

How do you check your solution after solving an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.