Master Solving two step equations

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

• Undo multiplication

• Undo division

• Undo addition or subtraction

• Identify the variable

What is the reverse order of operations used for?

• Simplifying equations

• Solving equations

• Identifying variables

• Multiplying fractions

In Example 1, what operation is performed first to isolate the variable?

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 3

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

In Example 1, what is the final value of X?

• 6

• 24

• 8

• 12

How do you handle a negative variable in a two-step equation?

• Divide by -1

• Multiply by -1

• Subtract a positive number

• Add a positive number

What is the result of dividing by a negative number in Example 2?

• Zero

• Undefined

• Negative result

• Positive result

In Example 3, what is the first operation to perform when dealing with fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Divide by the numerator

• Multiply by the denominator

• Subtract the constant

In Example 3, what operation is used to undo division by 4?

• Add 4

• Subtract 4

• Multiply by 4

• Divide by 4

What is the purpose of finding the least common denominator in Example 4?

• To multiply fractions

• To add fractions

• To eliminate fractions

• To simplify the equation

What is the final answer for X in Example 4?

• -32

• -8

• -4/3

• -4