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Two-Step Equations Practice

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Two-Step Equations Practice

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📚 Part 1: Guided Practice (Multiple Choice)

I can: Solve two-step equations by using inverse operations to isolate the variable.

Success criteria: I identify the operation to undo first, then divide to solve for x.

Dyslexia-friendly option: Read each equation aloud, underline the inverse operation, or use a colored overlay.

1. Solve: 2x + 6 = 18

x = 3

x = 6

x = 12

2. Solve: 3x + 9 = 24

x = 4

x = 5

x = 6

3. Solve: x/4 + 5 = 9

x = 12

x = 16

x = 20

4. Solve: 28 = 4x + 12

x = 3

x = 4

x = 5

✏️ Part 2: Independent Practice (Solve & Explain)

5. Solve and show steps: 2x + 10 = 20

Final answer: x = ____

Explain your steps (use sentence stems):

First, I __________. Then, I divide by __________ to isolate x.

6. Solve and show steps: 18 = 3x + 6

Final answer: x = ____

7. Word problem: You bought 3 notebooks and paid $45 total. There was a $6 handling fee. Write an equation and solve for the price of one notebook.

Write the equation: ________________________

Final answer: x = ____ (dollars)

8. Create & swap (extension): Make a two-step equation (no negatives) for a partner to solve. Write yours here:
9. Reflection: How do you solve a two-step equation? Use this starter: "First, I _______. Then, I _______ to get x."

Differentiation strategies: Pair students for think-pair-share; provide sentence frames for ELLs; give large-print or color-overlay copies for students with dyslexia.

Extension: Try creating a two-step equation that includes a decimal or negative (advanced students) and swap with a classmate.

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