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 the equation: 1/2x = 6

Back

x = 12

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 1/2x = 6?

Back

Multiply both sides by 2.

Front

Solve the equation: 14m = 28

Back

m = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 4 = -3?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: x - 4 = -3

Back

x = 1

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

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation 4p = 16?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

Solve the equation: X + 8 = 15

Back

X = 7