Solving Two-Step Equations with Fractions and Variables

If 4x + 3 = 19, what value does x equal?

• 3

• 16

• 5

• 4

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Add 5 to both sides

What is the result of solving the equation 17 - 5x = 2?

• x = -5

• x = 5

• x = -3

• x = 3

How do you handle an equation with multiple x variables on the same side?

• Subtract the x variables from each other

• Combine like x terms

• Multiply the x variables

• Divide each x variable by its coefficient

How do you solve an equation with the variable on both sides?

• Combine like terms first

• Divide both sides by the coefficient of x

• Subtract the constant terms first

• Multiply both sides by the coefficient of x

What is the correct approach to solve 3(2x - 4) + 1 = 7?

• Add 4 to both sides

• Use the distributive property first

• Divide both sides by 3

• Subtract 1 from both sides first

When solving an equation with fractions, what is a common strategy?

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the denominators

• Divide each side by the greatest common divisor of the numerators

• Multiply each side by the least common multiple of the denominators

In solving equations with parentheses, what property is often used?

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

How do you solve an equation with decimals?

• Divide both sides by 10

• Add 10 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 10

• Subtract 10 from both sides

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 0.3 = 1.5?

• x = 12

• x = 1.2

• x = 6

• x = 0.6