One Step Equations - Mixed Operations

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

The first step is to isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x: x = 10 - 3, so x = 7.

Divide both sides by 6 to isolate b: b = 30 / 6, so b = 5.

It represents the expression h + 3.