2 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

Solve: 9 + 3x = 10

Back

x = 1/3

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

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

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve: 5w + 12 = 47

Back

w = 7

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation (x-5)/5 = 17?

Back

Multiply both sides by 5 to eliminate the fraction.

Front

Solve: (x-5)/5 = 17

Back

x = 90

Front

What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

Back

To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

Front

Solve: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6