Mathematics - Pre-Algebra - Two-step equations - Two-Step Equation Method
6 steps: (1) 3x + 5 = 20. TWO operations on x (multiply by 3, add 5). Undo in REVERSE order! (2) Step 1: Undo addition. Subtract 5: 3x = 15. (3) Step 2: Undo multiplication. Divide by 3: x = 5. (4) Check: 3(5)+5 = 15+5 = 20 ✓. (5) Another: 2x - 7 = 11. Add 7: 2x = 18. Divide by 2: x = 9. (6) With va