Solving Two-Step Equations
Order Matters
Order Matters
What does the order of operations have to do with solving equations? Quite a bit, as it turns out. In this lesson, Kate uses the order of operations to explain why we solve two-step equations the way we do.
LEARN IT
LEARN IT
Simplifying and solving are opposite procedures. Because of this, you actually work the order of operations BACKWARDS when solving equations.
Watch the Virtual GED Class video below for a complete explanation and tons of worked example problems.
Watch the Virtual GED Class video below for a complete explanation and tons of worked example problems.
PRACTICE IT
PRACTICE IT

Solve two-step equations involving whole numbers and the basic operations.

Mixed practice with negatives, fractions, and exponents.
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WORKED EXAMPLES
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