Solving Two Step Equations Effectively

What is the primary goal when working with multi-step equations?

• To keep the equation balanced

• To find the highest coefficient

• To multiply each term by the same number

• To eliminate all variables

What does the scale in the visual aid represent?

• The difference between variables

• The division of terms

• The equality of both sides of the equation

• The sum of all terms

Why do we circle the variable in the equation?

• To avoid altering it until the end

• To highlight it for later use

• To indicate it should be solved first

• To multiply it by coefficients

What operation is used to move the positive 16 to the other side of the equation?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the result of the equation after moving the positive 16 to the other side?

• 3x = 9

• 3x = 41

• x = 9

• x = 3

What is the inverse operation of multiplication that is used to solve for x?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the value of x in the equation 3x = 9?

• x = 6

• x = 9

• x = 12

• x = 3