Solving One and Two Step Equations and Inequalities

The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

• Find the constant

• Find the coefficient

• Find the value of the variable

• Guess and check

What would be the first step in solving the equation for 2x+7=15?

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 7 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Add 6 to both sides

• Subtract 6 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

• M > 3

• M < 3

• M = 3

• M > 5/3

Pick the correct letter for:
6 > x

• A

• B

• C

• D

The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are: 

• Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

• Add 6 to both sides and multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then divide both sides by 5

Which graph matches the inequality
k < 3?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Write an expression. 
Anita needs at least an 90 grade (g) on her test to get an A in math class.

• g ≤ 90

• g ≥ 90

• g < 90

• g > 90

126 < f + 32

• f > 94

• f < 96

• f < 94

• f < 55