Example A: 2n + 3 = 13
Example B: n + 3 = 13

Which example is a one-step equation?

How is solving a two-step equation like solving one-step equation? How is solving them different?

Question

Example A: 2n + 3 = 13
Example B: n + 3 = 13

Which example is a one-step equation?

How is solving a two-step equation like solving one-step equation? How is solving them different?

anonymous · Answer

Brainstorm on which one would get you to solve n the quickest, that's the one-step equation.

They are alike in that in both cases you want to isolate a variable. They differ in the amount of steps needed for such goal.