One and Two Step Equations

Front

Solve: 3x - 7 = 32

Back

x = 13

Front

Solve: x - 8 = -5

Back

x = 3

Front

Solve: t/8 = 5

Back

t = 40

Front

Solve: x/4 + 11 = 20

Back

x = 36

Front

Solve: 6n + 4 = -26

Back

n = -5

Front

Definition: One-step equation

Back

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

Front

Definition: Two-step equation

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

Principle: Isolate the variable

Back

To solve an equation, rearrange it to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.

Front

Example: Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

Back

x = 4

Front

Example: Solve for y: 5y - 10 = 0

Back

y = 2