Solving Two Step Equations Flashcards
-x/2 - 8 = 3
x = -22
-43 = 7 - 5x
x = 10
-3x - 5 = 7
x = -4
48 = 2x + 8
20 = x
x/5 + 3 = 10
x = 35
-2/3x + 3 = -3
x = 9
-1/2x - 1 = 4
x = -10
1/2x + 4 = 16
x = 24
-x/3 - 5 = 1
x = -18
7x + 7 = -28
x = -5
-4 -10 = -74
x = 16
9s + 3 = 57
s = 6
What is a two-step equation?
An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.
True or False: To solve a two-step equation, you can perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.
True
Fill in the blank: A two-step equation generally involves __________ and __________ operations.
addition, multiplication
What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 6 = 15?
Subtract 6 from both sides.
If 2x - 4 = 10, what is the value of x?
x = 7
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a two-step equation? A) x + 5 = 10 B) 4x = 16 C) 3x + 2 = 11 D) x - 3 = 5
C) 3x + 2 = 11
True or False: The equation 5(x - 2) = 15 is a two-step equation.
False
How do you isolate the variable in the equation x/4 + 3 = 7?
Subtract 3 from both sides, then multiply by 4.
What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?
x = 2
Fill in the blank: In the equation 7x + 3 = 31, the first operation to perform is __________.
subtract 3
What operation would you perform first to solve the equation 10 = 2x + 4?
Subtract 4 from both sides.
If the equation is 6x + 12 = 30, what is the second step to solve for x?
Divide both sides by 6.
Multiple Choice: What is the solution of the equation 5x + 10 = 35? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
B) 5
True or False: The solution of the equation 2(x + 3) = 14 is x = 4.
True
What is the final answer for x in the equation 9 = 3x + 6?
x = 1
Fill in the blank: To solve the equation 4x - 16 = 0, you first __________.
add 16 to both sides
What steps do you take to solve the equation 8 = 2x + 4?
Subtract 4 from both sides, then divide by 2.
True or False: The equation 3x + 7 = 22 can be solved in one step.
False
If 7x - 14 = 0, what is the value of x?
x = 2
What is the first operation you would do to solve the equation 12 = 4x + 4?
Subtract 4 from both sides.
Multiple Choice: Which equation is equivalent to 5x - 10 = 0? A) 5x = 10 B) x - 2 = 0 C) 5x + 10 = 0 D) 10 - 5x = 0
A) 5x = 10
How do you check your solution for the equation 2x + 5 = 11?
Substitute the value of x back into the original equation.
Fill in the blank: The equation 15 = 3x + 6 can be solved by first __________.
subtracting 6 from both sides
If you have the equation 5x = 25, what is the value of x?
x = 5
True or False: To solve the equation 4x + 8 = 24, the first step is to divide by 4.
False
What is the second step to solve the equation 3x + 9 = 21?
Divide both sides by 3.
