Addition and Subtraction One-Step Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 50 = 12 + x?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation m + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 54 = s + 34?

Back

s = 20.

Front

What is a fundamental requirement for all equations?

Back

All equations must have an equal sign.

Front

How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to both sides.

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3 + x = 10?

Back

x = 7.

Front

How do you solve the equation 7 = y - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to isolate y.

Front

What is the result of solving the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5.