Algebra 1 : How to solve two-step equations

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #832 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

None of the other answers

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Subtract 8 from each side of the equation.

Multiply each side of the equation by  (the inverse of ).

Example Question #833 : Linear Equations

Solve for .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Distribute 7 to the term in parentheses

Subtract 21 from each side of the equation

Divide each side by 7

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