Solve each equation. Show your work and check the solution h – 2 = –6x = – = 8 + y
Step 1) Add or Subtract Step 2) Multiply or Divide Notice when we’re undoing, we work backwards for PEMDAS We also do the opposite when undoing. ◦ If Homey says add, we want to subtract ◦ If Homey says times, we divide.
Solve the equation for the variable. Check the solution. Subtract 2 from both sides. Multiply each side by 7. Check the solution. ? ?
Solve the equation for x. Check the solution. 12 – 5x = 2 Rewrite the equation by adding the opposite (– 5x) = 2 Subtract 12 from both sides. – 12 – 12 – 5x = –10 Divide each side by (–5). – 5 – 5 x = 2 Check the solution. 12 – 5(2) ≟ 2 12 – 10 ≟ 2 2 = 2
2N + 3 = 11 2N – 3 = 11
Solve each equation. Show your work and check the solution. 1. 2x – 8 = –5 = m + 4 = –8 + = 2
What do you think are the most common errors students make when solving a two-step equation? Why do you think this is?