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 to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

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

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44

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x = -11

Front

Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11

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w = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -2y = 20?

Back

Divide both sides by -2.

Front

Solve for y: -2y = 20

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y = -10

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -6a = 36?

Back

Divide both sides by -6.

Front

Solve for a: -6a = 36

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a = -6