Solve One Step Equations

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

Front

Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5.

Front

Solve the equation: x - 3 = 10

Back

x = 13.

Front

Solve the equation: 4x = 20

Back

x = 5.