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Year 8 maths · O.6 · One-step and two-step equations

Two-step equations with division

Undo the adding or subtracting first, then undo the multiplying or dividing.

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  1. Solve for x: x ÷ 8 + 8 = 16

    Answer: 64

  2. Solve for x: x ÷ 6 − 10 = −13

    Answer: -18

  3. Solve for x: x ÷ 9 + 7 = 6

    Answer: -9

Tip: Undo the adding or subtracting first, then undo the multiplying or dividing.

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