2-step equations

3c + 5 = 23

• c = 3
• c = 6
• c = 7
• c = 18

4x + 7 = 23

• x = 16
• x = 4
• x = 9
• x = 12

Solve:

 $-6w+1=-11$  

•  $w=2$  
  

•  $w=1.2$  
  

•  $w=12$  
  

•  $w=-2$  
  

What is the first step in solving the equation?

• Add 4 to each side
• Subtract 4 from each side
• Subtract 2y from each side
• Divide each side by 2y

Solve

• 5
• -6
• 6
• 21

Solve 2x - 3 = 1 

• 3
• 2
• 1
• -2