One and Two-Step Equations

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To undo multiplying by -5, DIVIDE both sides of the equation by -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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To undo dividing by three, MULTIPLY both sides of the equation by 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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To undo multiplying by 2/3, you can MULTIPLY BY THE RECIPROCAL. This means you should multiply both sides of the equation by 3/2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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First step: Add 11 to both sides.

Second step: Divide both sides by 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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First step: Combine like terms on the left side of the equation.

Second step: Divide both sides by -4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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First step: Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

Second step: Multiply both sides by 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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First step: Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.

Second step: Add 2 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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First step: Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

Second step: To undo multiplying by 3/5, multiply both sides by the RECIPROCAL 5/3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A