Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

Find n. n - 12 = 3

Back

n = 15.

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The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

Back

Variable.

Front

To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

Back

Inverse.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 3x = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

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To cancel out terms and isolate the variable.