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 step, typically involving addition or subtraction.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving both addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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Solve for x: x - 7 = 12

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x = 19

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Solve for x: 7x = 49

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x = 7

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Solve for x: 12x - 4 = 20

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x = 2

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Solve for x: 3x - 5 = 16

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x = 7

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Solve for x: 4x = 16

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4