Solving 2-Step Equations Involving Rationals

What is the first step in solving equations with rational numbers?

• Using a calculator

• Ignoring the signs

• Applying integer operation rules

• Guessing the answer

If you have $6 and you get $5 more, what is the total amount?

• $1

• $5

• $6

• $11

What should you do when adding two numbers with different signs?

• Multiply the numbers

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number

• Divide the numbers

• Add the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number

What is the result of -6 + 5?

• -11

• -1

• 11

• 1

What is the product of a negative number multiplied by another negative number?

• Zero

• Undefined

• Positive

• Negative

What is the result of -24 divided by 4?

• -6

• 6

• -8

• 8

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 8 = -10?

• Subtract 8

• Add 8

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 3

What is the value of x in the equation 3x = -18?

• 6

• -6

• -18

• 18

What is the correct way to get rid of a negative sign in the equation -2x = -25?

• Divide by -2

• Add 2

• Multiply by -2

• Subtract 2

What is the solution to the equation x/2 - 14 = 20?

• 34

• 68

• 54

• 28