Solving Two-Step Equations Challenge

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

• Look for addition or subtraction to get rid of.

• Translate the equation into a verbal phrase.

• Look for multiplication or division to get rid of.

• Combine like terms.

In the equation 5x + 9 = 24, what operation should be performed first?

• Divide both sides by 5.

• Multiply both sides by 5.

• Subtract 9 from both sides.

• Add 9 to both sides.

After subtracting 9 from both sides in the equation 5x + 9 = 24, what is the next step?

• Subtract 5 from both sides.

• Divide both sides by 5.

• Multiply both sides by 5.

• Add 9 to both sides.

In the equation x/4 - 3 = 2, what should be done to eliminate the -3?

• Multiply both sides by 4.

• Divide both sides by 4.

• Add 3 to both sides.

• Subtract 3 from both sides.

What is the value of x in the equation x/4 - 3 = 2 after solving it?

• 20

• 5

• 15

• 10

In the equation 4y - 4 = 16, what is the first step to isolate y?

• Divide both sides by 4.

• Multiply both sides by 4.

• Add 4 to both sides.

• Subtract 4 from both sides.

What is the value of y in the equation 4y - 4 = 16 after solving it?

• 6

• 2

• 4

• 5

When combining like terms in the equation 7x - 4x = 21, what is the resulting equation?

• 11x = 21

• x = 7

• x = 21

• 3x = 21

What is the value of x in the equation 7x - 4x = 21 after solving it?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

How would you translate the phrase 'three more than five times the input' into an equation?

• y = 5x + 3

• y = 3x + 5

• y = 3 + 5x

• y = 5 + 3x