2-step Equations Jeopardy Template

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Solve and check:

x - 4 = 7

+4 +4

x = 11

CHECK! (11) - 4 = 7

100

Solve and check:

5y = 30

y = 6

CHECK:

5(6) = 30

100

Solve and check:

5z + 3 = 13

- 3 -3

5z = 10

/5 /5

z = 2

CHECK: 5(2) + 3 = 13

100

In the equation: 3a - 5 = 16

What is the first step?

Add 5 on both sides.

100

What team are you on, at Willie J.?

Bravo 7

200

Solve and check:

x − 21 = 6

+21 +21

x = 27

CHECK: (27) - 21 = 6

200

Solve and check:

y/3 = 9

y = 27

CHECK: 27/3 = 9

200

Solve and check:

4z - 13 = 7

+13 +13

4z = 20

/4 /4

z = 5

CHECK: 4(5) - 13 = 7

200

In the equation: a/5 + (-16) = -14

What is the 1st step to solve?

Add 16 on both sides.

(...or subtract -16 on both sides!)

200

Where did Mr. Scroggins take his family this past Christmas?

Washington DC

300

Solve and check:

x + 17 = 6

- 17 -17

x = -11

CHECK: (-11) + 17 = 6

300

Solve and check:

-4y = 28

y = -7

CHECK: -4(-7) = 28

300

Solve and check:

-z - 10 = -6

+10 +10

-1z = 4

/-1 /-1

z = -4

CHECK: -(-4) - 10 = -6

300

In the equation: a/5 + (-14) = -16

What is the 2nd step to solve?

Multiply by 5 on both sides.

300

What are the 3 main objective words for PBIS at Willie J.?

Respectful, Responsible, Safe

400

Solve and check:

x + (-10) = 17

+10 +10

x = 27

CHECK: 27 + (-10) = 17

400

Solve and check:

2.5y = 10

y = 4

CHECK: 2.5(4) = 10

400

Solve and check:

-(1/2) z + 3 = -37

- 3 -3

-(1/2) z = -40

/-(1/2) /-(1/2)

z = 80

CHECK: -(1/2)(80) + 3 = -37

400

In the equation: -a - 2/3 = -13/3

what would be the 2nd step to solve?

Divide (or multiply) by -1.

400

Why is there no school the Monday after next?

Martin Luther King Day

500

Solve and check:

x + 3.5 = 9.4

- 3.5 -3.5

x = 5.9

CHECK: (5.9) + 3.5 = 9.4

500

**DAILY DOUBLE**

2/3 (y) = -18

/ 2/3 / 2/3

y = -27

CHECK: 2/3 (-27) = -18

500

Fill in the blanks for the steps to solve a 2-step equation.

What is the __________ doing?

Do the __________ on _______ sides.

______ or __________ 1st!

Variable

Opposite

Both

Add

Subtract

500

Solve and check:

a/-2 + 3/4 = -13/4

- 3/4 -3/4

a/-2 = -16/4 = -4

*-2 *-2

a = 8

(8)/-2 + 3/4 = -13/4

500

What is the name of Mrs. Saunders' grand daughter who attends Willie J.?

Kaylynn