Solving Two-step equations

Front

Two operations that have the opposite effect is called:

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Inverse

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: 3x + 11 = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 5 = -26

Back

x = -7

Front

Solve for m: 5m - 2 = 13

Back

m = 3

Front

To solve an equation, the goal is to __________ the variable on one side.

Back

Isolate

Front

What is the term for the number that is multiplied by the variable in an equation?

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Coefficient

Front

What is the term for a number without a variable in an equation?

Back

Constant

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

Front

If 2x + 4 = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4