Question

What must you do with the variable when solving a two-step equation? Explain the first step to solving a two-step equation.

Answer 1

First, you do the inverse operation. Then you divide or multiply then you get your answer.

Answer 2

Step 1: Identify the variable. Step 2: Add/Subtract whole numbers so they're all on one side. ( DO IT TO BOTH SIDES OF THE = SIGN!) Step 3: Multiply /Divide to get the variable by itself.