Two-Step EquationsUndo in reverse order: plus and minus first, then times and…7th GradeTo solve, reverse the order of operations.Undo addition and subtraction beforemultiplication and division.3x − 4 = 11 → 3x = 15 → x = 53x − 4 = 11x = 5Add 4, then divide by 3.x/2 + 7 = 10x = 6Subtract 7, then multiply by 2.−2x + 9 = 1x = 4Subtract 9 → −2x = −8 → divide by −2.5 − x = 2x = 3Subtract 5 → −x = −3 → multiply by −1.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 3x − 4 = 11 → divide by 3 first✓ add 4 firstOrder of operations built the expression; reversing it takes it apart.Substitute your answer back into the original equation. Every time.Two-Step Equationswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 7th Grade

Two-Step Equations

Undo in reverse order: plus and minus first, then times and divide.

How to use it

Ask what happened to x last. Undo that first.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
7th Grade
Ages
12–13
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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