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 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 5x + 4 = -6

Back

x = -2

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What do you do after subtracting 11 in the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Divide by -3.

Front

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

Back

x = -11.