Solving Two Step Equations in Algebra 1

This lesson covers solving two-step equations using inverse operations. It explains how addition is the inverse of subtraction and vice versa, and how multiplication is the inverse of division. The lesson introduces the concept of reverse order of operations, using examples to demonstrate solving equations step-by-step. It also covers handling complex fractions and checking solutions.

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• None of the above

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

If you have X - 5 = 7, what operation would you perform to isolate X?

• Subtract 5

• Divide by 5

• Add 5

• Multiply by 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• Division

• Subtraction

• None of the above

• Addition

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

In solving equations, if you encounter a division by 2, what operation should you apply?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

• Add 2

• Subtract 2

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the first step in reverse order of operations when solving equations?

• Parentheses

• Addition or Subtraction

• Multiplication or Division

• Exponents

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What operation is applied first in the reverse order of operations for two-step equations?

• Addition or Subtraction

• None of the above

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

If an equation involves X divided by 4 = 10, what is the next step to find X?

• Subtract 4

• Divide by 4

• Add 4

• Multiply by 4

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

How do you check if your solution for an equation is correct?

• Ask a friend

• Substitute the solution back into the original equation

• Guess and check

• Solve the equation again

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

In the equation 4X + 3 = 15, what is the value of X?

• 4

• 12

• 5

• 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the correct solution for the equation -5X + 10 = 65?

• 11

• -11

• 13

• -13

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A