solving 2-step equations

Front

2x - 14 = 34

Back

Add 14 to both sides

Front

What is the second step when solving the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

Back

Divide both sides by 2

Front

2x - 14 = 34

Back

x = 24

Front

What is the first step to solve (x-11)/8 = 13?

Back

Multiply both sides by 8

Front

12x + 4x = 64

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 12x + 4x = 64?

Back

Combine Like Terms

Front

5x + 3 = 28

Back

x = 5

Front

What does it mean to "isolate" the variable when solving equations?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

If m represents the cost of one bag of maple granola, what term could represent the cost of one bag of apple granola?

Back

m - 2

Front

If m represents the cost of one bag of maple granola, what term could represent the cost of six bags of maple granola?

Back

6m