two step equations

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 15

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x - 4 = 16?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

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Back

y = 16

Front

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

Back

Isolating the variable allows us to find its value by simplifying the equation to one side.

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 9 = 0

Back

x = 3

Front

What operation would you perform first to solve the equation: 7 = 2x + 1?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

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Back

a = 12

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Back

x = 4

Front

How do you check your solution for the equation: 3x + 2 = 11?

Back

Substitute the value of x back into the original equation to verify if both sides are equal.