Solving 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 a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -5x = 25?

Back

Divide -5 from both sides.

Front

How do you solve the equation 9x = 153?

Back

Divide 9 from both sides.

Front

What is the correct step to solve for the variable in 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -16 + x = -15?

Back

Add 16 to both sides.

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How do you solve the equation -3x = 12?

Back

Divide by -3 on both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 7 = 10?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

If you have the equation 4x = 20, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide by 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 14?

Back

x = 7.