1 and 2 Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve for m: m - 4 = 15

Back

m = 19

Front

What is the definition of an equation?

Back

A mathematical sentence showing two expressions are equal.

Front

Solve for s: s + 6 = 24

Back

s = 18

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Solve for x: 2x = 10

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

Solve for y: y/3 = 5

Back

y = 15

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.