2 step Equations with fractions

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order: first eliminate the constant term (add or subtract), then eliminate the coefficient of the variable (multiply or divide).

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x = -20

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x = 45

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x = 42

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x = -14

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x = 10

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does it mean to have a fraction in an equation?

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Having a fraction in an equation means that the variable is being multiplied or divided by a number, which can affect how you isolate the variable.

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How can you eliminate fractions in an equation?

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You can eliminate fractions by multiplying every term in the equation by the least common denominator (LCD) of all the fractions.