Day 4 - Two-Step Equations with Rationals

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 in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

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

Back

b = 6.

Front

What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

What is the result of adding 6 to both sides of the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

5b = 30.

Front

How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.