Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4a - 7 = 33?

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The first step is to add 7 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for a: 4a - 7 = 33.

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a = 10.

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

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The second step is to divide both sides by 3 after subtracting 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23.

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c = 6.

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How do you write an equation based on a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and express the relationship using variables and numbers.

Front

Write an equation for the problem: Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10.

Back

7x + 10 = 24.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 2p - 254 = 900?

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Addition.

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 1.

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x = 2.