Question

5a-2<18
I would like to know how to solve this type of equation ...i know how to do one step equations but not two step if i could have a explanation that would be great ^_^

Answer 1

goal is to isolate \(a\) all by itself

Answer 2

Add and then divide! Those are your two steps.
Remember you have to do the same thing to both sides of the =.

Answer 3

start by adding 2 both sides

Answer 4

okay then what

Answer 5

wat do you get when u add 2 both sides ? :)

Answer 6

18+2=20 now do i add 2 to the 5?

Answer 7

remember, you cant add apples and coconuts

Answer 8

\(5a - 2 + 2\) = ?

Answer 9

5a-2<18
+2 +2


5a < 20

Answer 10

oh u add the 2 to the 2 okay

Answer 11

yup, we can add like terms.
numbers are like terms.

Answer 12

okay so now what?

Answer 13

thats first step,
can u guess wat wud be our second step ?

Answer 14

division?

Answer 15

our goal is to get \(a\) all by itself

Answer 16

Yes :)
divide 5 both sides

Answer 17

5a-2<18
+2 +2


5a < 20
/5 /5

a < 4

Answer 18

we're done. lets do another quick, so u remember the process ?

Answer 19

yes :D

Answer 20

do u have another problem like this,
or shall i cookup some example for you ? :)

Answer 21

try this :-

```
3a + 1< 7
```

Answer 22

wait i have one but its a little harder