Practice Test for Two Step Equations

Simplify: What is the value of -5 + 2 + 9 - 9 - 3 + 10

• 38

• -17

• 21

• 4

Which is NOT a like term in this expression:

6k - 9k + k + 345t

• 6k

• - 9k

• k

• 345t

7k - 2b - 2k + 9b

• 7b

• 5k + 7b

• 5k

• 12kb

In solving for 3x - 9 = 49, what is the first thing you need to do on both sides of the equation?

• add 9

• subtract 9

• multiply by 3

• divide by 3

In solving two step equations, what is the LAST last thing you need TO UNDO in order to isolate x?

• multiply or divide

• add or subtract

Get a scrap paper, solve for x

-9x + 1 = -80

Get a scrap paper, solve for x

8n + 7 = 31

Get a scrap paper, solve for x

- 243 = -9 (10 + x)

Get a scrap paper, solve for x

7 ( 9 + k ) = 84