Solving Two Step Equations with Variables on One Side

4x + 10 = -26

• 4

• -4

• -9

• 9

The objective when solving an equation is to....

• isolate the variable.

• check the solution.

• guess and check.

• Combine Like Terms.

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10

• Add 4 to both sides

• Add the 2a and a 

• Distribute 4 to a and -5

• Distribute -4 to a and -5

-15 = 5a +12- 2a + 6

• -11

• -3

• 10

• 7

• a= -2

• a= -7.5

• a= 2

• a= 6

Solve for x.

• 55

• 60

• 15

• 35

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

• 2

• 1.2

• 12

• -2

-8p + 3 = -29

• 4

• -7

• 7

• -4

• x = 2

• x = -2

• x = -10

• x = 4

3g - 5 =17

• g = 10

• g = -7

• g = 7.33333333333

• g = 6