Solving One and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

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Solve for x: 2x = 14

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x = 7

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 7 = 32?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve for x: x - 5.5 = 10.5

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x = 16

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Solve for x: -16 + x = -15

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x = 1

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What do you do to both sides of the equation when you add a number to one side?

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You must add the same number to the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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b = 6.