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Grade 7 Math Lab: The Algebraic Pivot FREE

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Two-Step Equations

55 min Grade 7 Math Lab: The Algebraic Pivot

Learning Objectives

  • Solve multi-step equations
  • Use inverse operations in sequence
  • Verify solutions

Key Concepts

Two-Step Equation

Requires two inverse operations to solve

Order of Undo

Undo addition/subtraction first, then multiplication/division

Theory

**Steps to solve ax + b = c:** 1. Undo addition/subtraction (move b) 2. Undo multiplication/division (divide by a) **Example:** 3x + 5 = 20 1. 3x = 15 (subtract 5) 2. x = 5 (divide by 3) **Always check:** 3(5) + 5 = 20 ✓

Examples

Solve: 2x - 7 = 11

Solution: 2x = 18 → x = 9