Two-Step Equations

What is the FIRST step in solving the following two-step equation:

2x + 5 = 17

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the FIRST step in solving the following two-step equation:

28 = 5x - 7

• Subtract 28 from both sides

• Add 28 to both sides

• Subtract 7 from both sides

• Add 7 to both sides

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the SECOND step in solving the following two-step equation:

-8x + 16 = 24

• Add 16 to both sides

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -8

• Divide both sides by -8

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve for the variable:

2x + 5 = 17

• x = 6

• x = 11

• x = 12

• x = 22

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve for the variable:

28 = 5x - 7

• x = 21

• x = 14

• x = 7

• x = 4.2

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve for the variable:

-8x + 16 = 24

• x = -1

• x = -5

• x = -8

• x = -40

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A