Solving One and Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve for y: 3y = 15

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y = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for z: z - 4 = 10

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z = 14

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What operation would you use to solve 5x = 25?

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Division.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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Solve for p: 16 = p - 3

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p = 19