Two-Step Equations Quiz

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 2 = 20?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

In the equation 5 + 2N = -1, what operation should be performed first?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Divide both sides by 2

How do you isolate the variable in the equation -1 = a + 9?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Add 9 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract 9 from both sides

What is the reciprocal of 2/5 used in solving the equation 2/5r - 5 = 7?

• 5/2

• 5

• 2/5

• 1/5

In the equation 10 - 2/3p = 52, what is the first step to isolate p?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 10 from both sides

• Add 10 to both sides

What is the solution for p in the equation 10 - 2/3p = 52?

• -42

• 42

• -63

• 63

In the equation n / -3 - 2 = 8, what operation should be performed first?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by -3

• Add 2 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by -3

What is the solution for n in the equation n / -3 - 2 = 8?

• -16

• 16

• -48

• 48

What is the first step in converting 50°F to Celsius using the equation f = 1.8C + 32?

• Subtract 32 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 1.8

• Multiply both sides by 1.8

• Add 32 to both sides

What is the Celsius equivalent of 50°F?

• 30°C

• 40°C

• 10°C

• 20°C