Two-Step Equations ACC Test Review

The variable, k, is being divided by 11. How should you show your work to isolate the variable?

• Divide both sides by 11

• Multiply both sides by 11.

• Add 11 to both sides.

• Subtract 11 to both sides.

Three students disagree about the best and fastest method to solve the equation shown in one step. Which one is correct?

• Rashad, who wants to multiply by 3

• Ruby, who wants to multiply by ⁵/₃

• None of the students are correct. They need to study their notes.

• Jess, who wants to divide by ¹/₅

• Divide both sides by 4

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 8

• Multiply both sides by 8

• -5x + 2 = 1

• 2x - 5 = 1

• -2x + 5 = 1

• -2x - 5 = 1

• x= -2

• x= 1

• x= 4

• x= 2

• x= -1