Solving 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 x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 12 = 20?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

Solve for p: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4p = 16?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

Solve for x: 17 = x + 3

Back

x = 14

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 17 = x + 3?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate a variable'?

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: x - 5 = 10

Back

x = 15

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.