Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 7k - 14 = 42

Back

x = 8

Front

Solve for n: 3n + 4 = 7

Back

n = 1

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Solve for x: -4x + 1 = 21

Back

x = -5

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

Back

Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

If you add the same number to both sides of an equation, what happens?

Back

The equation remains balanced.

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If you multiply both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, what happens?

Back

The equation remains balanced.