Solving 2 Step Equations with Variables on Both sides

Solve for f:
f - 4 = 6f + 26

• f = -5
• f = 5
• f = 6
• f = -6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Solve for x:
5x - 14 = 8x + 4

• x = 6
• x = -6
• x = -18/13
• x = 10/3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the first step to solve this equation:

-11 - 3x = 44 - 2x

• Add 3 to both sides

• Get the variable on one side

• Add 11 to both sides

• Add 2 on both sides.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

• Find the constant

• Find the coefficient

• Find the value of the variable

• Be confused

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

7x = 3x + 24

• 6
• 10
• 14
• 4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

2x = x + 3

• 6
• 3
• 2
• x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

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5 - 2t = 3t

• 1
• 5
• 3
• 2

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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

• Add 3 to both sides
• Subtract 11 from both sides
• Add 11 to both sides
• Divide 3 on both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Joe’s Canoes charges an initial fee of $20 plus $4 an hour. Callie’s Canoes charges a flat rate of $14 an hour. Find the number of hours for which the total amount that both places charge would be the same.

• 3 hours
• 4 hours
• 1 hour
• 2 hours

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Peppy Pets charges a flat fee of $15 plus $3 per hour to keep a dog during the day. Happy Hounds charges a flat fee of $21 plus $1 per hour. For how many hours is the total fee charged by the companies the same?

• 2 hours
• 3 hours
• 4 hours
• 5 hours

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

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