Solving One Step Equations (No Negatives)

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation n + 23 = 65?

Back

Subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 11 = x - 7?

Back

x = 18.

Front

How do you solve the equation \( \frac{1}{5}b = 5 \)?

Back

Multiply both sides by 5 to get b = 25.

Front

What must be isolated on one side of an equation to solve it?

Back

The variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation a - 27 = 41?

Back

a = 68.

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 alone on one side.

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 15 = 30?

Back

Subtract 15 from both sides.

Front

If you have the equation 5y = 20, how do you solve for y?

Back

Divide both sides by 5 to get y = 4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4.