Two Step Equations

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -15 = -4y + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for y: -15 = -4y + 5

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y = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

Solve for x: -11 - 3x = 44

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x = -11

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 6z + 3 - 4z = 9?

Back

Combine like terms (6z - 4z).

Front

Solve for z: 6z + 3 - 4z = 9

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z = 3

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 9 = 2s + 1?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.