Two Step Equations

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 4 = 10

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the second step in solving 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.