Solving Two-Step Equations with Rational Numbers

What is the first step in solving two-step equations involving rational numbers?

• Isolate the variable using addition

• Perform inverse operations in reverse order

• Multiply by the coefficient

• Divide by the constant

What operation is used to eliminate the coefficient in a two-step equation?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

How do you handle a fraction as a coefficient in a two-step equation?

• Subtract the reciprocal

• Add the reciprocal

• Divide by the reciprocal

• Multiply by the reciprocal

In the equation '1/2x - 16 = -3', what is the first inverse operation performed?

• Add 16

• Multiply by 2

• Subtract 16

• Divide by 2

What is the final step to isolate 'x' in the equation '4x + 1.2 = 14'?

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

• Subtract 1.2

• Add 1.2

How do you verify the solution of a two-step equation?

• Divide the constant by the solution

• Add the solution to the constant

• Multiply the solution by the coefficient

• Substitute the solution back into the original equation

What is the correct solution for the equation 'x/5 + 10 = 10.25'?

• 5

• 1.25

• 0.25

• 2.5

In the equation '2/3x + 12 = 18', what operation is performed after subtracting 12?

• Multiply by 3/2

• Subtract 6

• Add 12

• Divide by 2/3

What is the inverse operation to 'adding 24' in the context of solving equations?

• Dividing by 24

• Multiplying by 24

• Subtracting 24

• Adding 24

What is the result of dividing a negative number by a negative number in the context of solving equations?

• Undefined

• Zero

• A negative number

• A positive number