Problem Solving with Two-Step Equations Quick Check

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Sure! Here’s a quick check on solving two-step equations. I’ll provide some example equations, and then we can go over the solutions.

Example Equations:

  1. \( 2x + 3 = 11 \)
  2. \( 5y - 7 = 18 \)
  3. \( 3z + 4 = 10 \)
  4. \( 7 - 2m = 1 \)
  5. \( 4p + 5 = 29 \)

Instructions: Solve each equation for the variable.

Solutions:

  1. \( 2x + 3 = 11 \)
    Subtract 3 from both sides:
    \( 2x = 8 \)
    Divide by 2:
    \( x = 4 \)

  2. \( 5y - 7 = 18 \)
    Add 7 to both sides:
    \( 5y = 25 \)
    Divide by 5:
    \( y = 5 \)

  3. \( 3z + 4 = 10 \)
    Subtract 4 from both sides:
    \( 3z = 6 \)
    Divide by 3:
    \( z = 2 \)

  4. \( 7 - 2m = 1 \)
    Subtract 7 from both sides (note the sign change):
    \( -2m = -6 \)
    Divide by -2:
    \( m = 3 \)

  5. \( 4p + 5 = 29 \)
    Subtract 5 from both sides:
    \( 4p = 24 \)
    Divide by 4:
    \( p = 6 \)

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