Algebra Review: Solve 2 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 -5x - 8.4 = 17?

Back

Add 8.4 to both sides.

Front

What do you do after isolating the variable term in a two-step equation?

Back

You perform the inverse operation to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 15.

Back

x = 6.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

x = 2.

Front

How do you check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if it holds true.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

Solve the equation: ⅔x - 5 = 7.

Back

x = 18.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -3x + 5 = -16?

Back

x = 7.