Mastering Two-Step Equations and the Distributive Property

What is the first step in solving the equation 1.3x - 0.7x = 12?

• Combine like terms

• Subtract 1.3 from both sides

• Add 0.7 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 0.6

After combining like terms in the equation 1.3x - 0.7x = 12, what is the resulting equation?

• 1.3x = 12

• x = 12

• 2x = 12

• 0.6x = 12

In the equation 5x - 3x + 2 = 1, what is the first step to simplify it?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Combine like terms

• Subtract 1 from both sides

What is the value of x in the equation 5x - 3x + 2 = 1 after simplifying and solving?

• 1

• 3/2

• 3

• 2

How do you rewrite 1 - 3/8 in the equation s(1 - 3/8) = 5/6?

• 8/8 - 3/8

• 1 - 3/8

• 8/8

• 5/8

What is the value of s in the equation s(5/8) = 5/6 after solving?

• 3/4

• 8/5

• 5/6

• 4/3

What is the first step in solving the equation 5(q - 7)/12 = 2/3 using the first method?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Add 7 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 12

What is the value of q in the equation 5(q - 7)/12 = 2/3 after solving using the first method?

• 43/5

• 8/5

• 35/5

• 2/3

In the word problem, what is the initial hire charge for the taxi?

• $0.75

• $2.35

• $10

• $5

How many miles can Jade travel with $10 if the taxi costs $0.75 per mile and has a $2.35 hire charge?

• 8 miles

• 10 miles

• 10.2 miles

• 12 miles