12-11-24 A1 - Two Step Equations!!

Front

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 in solving the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

Back

p = 3.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 12g - 5 = 19?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 12g - 5 = 19?

Back

g = 2.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

x = -11.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 7 + \frac{a}{3} = 5?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7 + \frac{a}{3} = 5?

Back

a = -6.

Front

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

Back

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