Two-Step Equations Quiz

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

How do you prove that your solution is correct? What is your success criteria for solving equations?

• I don't need to check: it's probably right!

• Substitution: plug the solution in for x and verify that the number sentence is true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the FIRST step in solving this equation?

• subtract 3 from each side

• add three to each side

• subtract 2 from each side

• add 2 to each side

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Level 3

Identify the steps to solve for b

• Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

• Add 6 to both sides and multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then divide both sides by 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Identify the steps to solve for b

• Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

• Add 6 to both sides and multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then divide both sides by 5

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

• 2

• 3

• 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

• Check the solution by substituting back into the original equation

• Solve another equation

• Write a new equation

• There is nothing left to do

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A