Solve One and Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve, typically involving both addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

Front

Solve for y: 3y = 15

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y = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x - 4 = 10?

Back

Add 4 to both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

Solve for z: z/3 = 9

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z = 27

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

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a = -69

Front

What is the solution to the equation: -6w + 1 = -11?

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w = 2

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6