Solving for Two Step Equations

The first step in solving the following equation is 2n + 2=-2

• subtract 2 from both sides

• divide 2 by both sides

• add 2 to both sides

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• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 11 from both sides

• Add 11 to both sides

• Divide 3 on both sides.

• Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

• Add 6 to both sides and multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then divide both sides by 5

Which equation would describe "two times a number plus five equals 15"?

• m=3

• m=-4

• m=-1

• All real numbers

• 1.5

• 6

• -6

• -1.5

Solve for x

• 35

• 3.5

• 0.35

• -35

The first step in solving two-step equations is to write down the original problem.

• True

• False

It is not necessary to check your answers after solving two-step equations.

• True

• False

The order in which you solve two-step equations does not matter, because the answer will be the same no matter how you solve.

• True

• False