One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically by performing a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

Front

Solve for y: 3y = 21

Back

y = 7

Front

Translate into an equation: 4 more than a number is 10.

Back

x + 4 = 10

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 5

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: x/4 = 3?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

Translate into an equation: The sum of a number and 8 is 15.

Back

x + 8 = 15

Front

Solve for z: z - 6 = 2

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z = 8