Solving Two-Step Equations in 7th Grade Math

If a company charges $2 per balloon and a $3 delivery fee, how many balloons can you buy with $9?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

If you have $9 and the delivery fee is $1, how many balloons can you buy if each balloon costs $2?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 9?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

In the equation 2x + 3 = 9, what operation should be performed after subtracting 3 from both sides?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Add 3 to both sides

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 5 = 14?

• x = 3

• x = 4

• x = 5

• x = 2

How do you solve the equation 5 = 2 + 3x?

• Add 3 to both sides, then multiply by 2

• Add 2 to both sides, then multiply by 3

• Subtract 2 from both sides, then divide by 3

• Subtract 3 from both sides, then divide by 2

What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 5 = 13?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

In the equation -2y = 10, what is the value of y?

• y = 10

• y = -5

• y = -10

• y = 5

What is the solution to the equation -2 + 2/3w = 10?

• w = 21

• w = 18

• w = 15

• w = 12

Toya spent $78 on her birthday party, with $27 for pizza and $8.50 per friend for movie tickets. How many friends did she have?

• 7

• 5

• 4

• 6