Year 7 maths · O.5 · One-step and two-step equations
Two-step equations with negative numbers
Undo the adding or subtracting first, then undo the multiplying or dividing.
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Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 12
Answer: 2
Solve for x: 4x + 5 = −23
Answer: -7
Solve for x: −5x − 5 = −20
Answer: 3
Tip: Undo the adding or subtracting first, then undo the multiplying or dividing.
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