Two –Step Equations Pre-Algebra Mrs. Yow

What can you accomplish in two-steps???

We can solve equations like this……. HOW????

Steps: Using the inverse operation, get rid of the + or – Using the inverse operation, get rid of the x or

In other words….. Isolate the variable TERM Isolate the VARIABLE

Let’s work a few! 1. Undo adding/subtracting 2. Undo mult/division

Let’s work a few! 1. Undo mult/division 2. Undo add/subtraction

Let’s work a few! 1. Undo adding/subtracting 2. Undo mult/division

Let’s work a few! 1. Undo adding/subtracting 2. Undo mult/division

Let’s work a few! 1. Undo adding/subtracting 2. Undo mult/division