Unit 4: Whole Number One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 6b = 30?

Back

b = 5

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 9x = 153?

Back

Divide both sides by 9.

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as a solution?

Back

2x = 10

Front

What is the solution to the equation y + 51 = 99?

Back

y = 48

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What is the value of z in the equation 144 = 12z?

Back

z = 12

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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.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.