Copy of Two-Step Equations Reteach
How to Solve Two-Step Equations
Your goal in solving two-step equations is to isolate the variable in the equation.[br][br][b]This means that you want to get the letter by itself on one side of the equation, and all of the numbers on the opposite side.[/b]
Tips
[list][*][b]Work backwards with the order of operations: Reverse PEMDAS[/b][/*][/list][list][*][b]Use multiplication or subtraction to remove constants[/b][/*][/list][list][*][b]Use multiplication or division to remove a coefficient from a variable[/b][/*][/list][list][*][b]What you do to one side, you must do to the other![/b][/*][/list]
Example:
[b][size=150]On your paper, complete examples 1 and 2 while watching the video below. You may stop the video after the first two examples.[/size][/b]
[math]9c+1=10[/math][br][br][math]c=[/math]
[math]\frac{m}{5}+9=11[/math][br][br][math]m=[/math]
[math]8=3a-4[/math][br][br][math]a=[/math]