Two-Step Equations

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Objective

I can solve two-step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Part 1 of 3

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

2 questions

1

Explain the two steps involved in solving the equation 4𝑥 - 3 = 9. What is the solution?

2

Sarah is saving money to buy a bicycle that costs $150. She has already saved $30, and she plans to save $10 each week. Write and solve a two-step equation to find out how many weeks it will take her to save enough money to buy the bicycle.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve for x: 5x + 3 = 18 Solve for y: y/4 - 2 = 1 Solve for z: -3z + 7 = -8

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