Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 27?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation 5y = 25?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

What operation do you perform to both sides of the equation 4p = 16 to solve for p?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

In the equation -16 + x = -15, what is the first step to isolate x?

Back

Add 16 to both sides.

Front

What is the correct step to solve for m in the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to solve a one-step equation?

Back

To perform a single operation to isolate the variable.

Front

If you have the equation x/4 = 3, what operation would you perform to solve for x?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5.

Front

In the equation 7 = 3y + 1, what is the first step to isolate y?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.