Solving 1 Step Equations

Front

To solve the equation x + 5 = 8, what should you do?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Solve for r: r/4 = 13

Back

r = 52.

Front

Solve for x: x + 24 = 44

Back

x = 20.

Front

Solve for a: a ÷ 5 = 30

Back

a = 150.

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?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving x - 3 = 10?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

Front

If you have the equation 2x = 10, how do you solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5 + x = 12?

Back

x = 7.