Solving 2 step equations

Front

What is the FIRST step in solving a two step equation?

Back

add or subtract

Front

What is a two step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

What does it mean to isolate the variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

If you have the equation 2x + 3 = 11, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x - 2 = 13?

Back

x = 3.

Front

In the equation x/4 + 2 = 5, what is the first operation you should perform?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

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

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.