One Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for r: r + 12 = 25

Back

r = 13

Front

Solve for y: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9

Front

Solve for x: x/3 = 4

Back

x = 12

Front

Solve for y: 13 + y = 20

Back

y = 7

Front

Solve for n: 5n = 30

Back

n = 6

Front

What operation would you use to isolate a variable in an equation like x - 5 = 10?

Back

You would add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

If you have the equation: y - 4 = 10, what is the value of y?

Back

y = 14

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

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