Quizziz #5-May 16

What is the first step to isolate the variable in a two-step equation?

• Multiply by the coefficient

• Add the inverse of the constant

• Divide by the coefficient

• Subtract the constant

What operation is used to cancel out the constant attached to the variable?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

After adding the inverse of the constant, what is the next step in solving the equation?

• Subtract the variable

• Add the variable

• Multiply by the coefficient of the variable

• Divide by the coefficient of the variable

In the alternative method, what is done first to rearrange the equation?

• The equation is multiplied by the coefficient

• The constant on the right is moved to the left

• The entire expression on the right is moved to the left

• The variable is isolated immediately

How do we verify that the solution to the equation is correct?

• By dividing the equation by the solution

• By multiplying the solution with the coefficient

• By adding the solution to the equation

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation