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 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for n: 2n + 10 = -2.

Back

n = -6.

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation 2n + 10 = -2 after subtracting 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve for t: -4 = 2t - 2.

Back

t = -1.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -4 = 2t - 2?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

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

Back

y = 5.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11.

Back

w = 2.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.