Solve One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

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

Back

w = 2

Front

Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

Back

a = -69

Front

Solve for m: 18 + m = 8

Back

m = -10

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 4 = 6?

Back

x = 10

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5y + 2 = 17?

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y = 3