One Step Equation Review

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What is the mathematical term for a number that has the numerator and denominator flipped?

Back

Reciprocal

Front

Which of the following is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions. Example: 8z = 2.

Front

What is the solution of the equation 42 = 7f?

Back

The solution is f = 6.

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Write an equation to represent the problem: Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish by the end of the year. How many fish did he catch last year?

Back

The equation is 3f = 63.

Front

Which equation best describes the situation: 5 less than a number is 15?

Back

The equation is x - 5 = 15.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations on both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x = 15.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

The solution is x = 12.