2-Step Equations

Solve  3x - 7 = 32

• 13
• -13
• 12
• -12

Solve   -5t + 9 = 24

• -3
• 3
• 12

Solve   -3x + 5 = -16

• 9
• 8
• -7
• 7

Solve  12 - 6y = 24

• -1
• -2
• -3
• -4

WRITE AN EQUATION
331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus?

• 331=7x+6
• 331=13x
• 331=6x+7
• 331-7=6x

3c + 5 = 23

• c = 3
• c = 6
• c = 7
• c = 18

Figure out what n equals in this equation:
6n + 4 = -26

• n=-6
• n= -5
• n= 8
• n= -4

The objective when solving an equation is to....

• isolate the variable.
• check the solution.
• guess and check.
• Combine Like Terms.

Solve  3x - 7 = 32

• 13
• -13
• 12
• -12

4x + 7 = 23

• x = 16
• x = 4
• x = 9
• x = 12