1. Solving 2-Step Variable Equations

2. What??? I just learned 1-step!
Relax. You’ll use what you already know to solve 2-step equations.

3. So, what’s first?
You need to break up the equation into its two steps.

4. STEP 1
The first step will always be either adding or
subtracting. + -

5. ÷ • STEP 2 The second step will always be either
multiplying or dividing. ÷ •

6. 8x + 5 = 61 - 5 - 5 = 56 8x Let’s try a problem.
This problem has addition, so we need to subtract first.
Whatever we do on one side, we have to do on the other. = 56 8x

7. Now, Step 2.
8x = 56
Whatever we do on one side, we have to do on the other.
This problem has multiplication, so we need to divide now. 8 8 x 7 =

8. Let’s try another problem.
+ 8
+ 8
This problem has subtraction, so we need to add first.
Whatever we do on one side, we have to do on the other. = 12 3a

9. Now, Step 2.
3a = 12
Whatever we do on one side, we have to do on the other.
This problem has multiplication, so we need to divide now. 3 3 a 4 =

10. Now you try some problems.
Copy these problems onto a piece of paper.
Break each problem into 2 parts to solve.
Show all your work!
12t – 6 = 90
7f + 5 = 40
5q – 7 = 13
4y + 8 = -12