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Choosing the First Step in a Two-Step Equation Worksheet Download

This math worksheet practices the first move in solving a two-step equation. For each equation, students choose the right first step from four (add, subtract, multiply or divide) and then write the new equation: for 3x + 5 = 26, subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x = 21. The equations mix ax + b, ax - b, x/a + b and x/a - b forms.

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Choosing the First Step in a Two-Step Equation
Each worksheet has 8 two-step equations, like 3x + 5 = 26. Students choose the first step and write the equation it leaves.
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Each worksheet has 8 two-step equations, like 3x + 5 = 26. Students choose the first step and write the equation it leaves.

Student objectives

  • Choose the first step in solving a two-step equation
  • Undo addition or subtraction before multiplication or division
  • Write the equation that is left after the first step

Everyday practice

  • Working out the price of each ticket when the total includes a fee
  • Finding how many weeks of saving it takes to buy something
  • Planning how many packs to buy when some are already on hand

Standards

7ee4a

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numericMultiple Choice
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