2-2 Solving One Step Equations

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

inverse

Back

opposite

Front

Which of the following has an equals sign?

Equation

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Expression

Back

Equation

Front

To solve the equation
x + 5 = 8
 I would ....

Back

subtract 5 from both sides

Front

x + 8 = 15

Back

x = 7

Front

13 + y = 20

Back

y = 7

Front

n - 4 = 12

Back

n = 16

Front

x - 10 = 20

Back

x = 30

Front

The variable, k, is being divided by 11. How should you show your work to isolate the variable? Options: Divide both sides by 11, Multiply both sides by 11., Add 11 to both sides., Subtract 11 to both sides.

Back

Multiply both sides by 11.

Front

8 - n = 12

Back

x = -4