Solving One-Step Equations (no negatives)

Front

What must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation when solving for a variable?

Back

variable

Front

If n/12 = 4, what is the value of n?

Back

48

Front

What type of operations are used to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

inverse operations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 44?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

If 41 = 3 + x, what is the value of x?

Back

38

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.