Solving Two-Step Equations

Front

Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11

Back

2

Front

Solve for a: 15 = 2a + 7

Back

4

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 32

Back

13

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

division

Front

Solve for x: 5x + 4 = -6

Back

-2

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What do you do to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations.

Front

Solve for y: 4y - 5 = 11

Back

4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7 = 3x + 1?

Back

2