One -Step Equations/Word Problems

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

Darshany bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00. Write an equation to find the cost of each candy bar using c as the variable.

Back

3c = 18

Front

To solve the equation x + 5 = 8, what should you do?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Which equation models the situation: Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?

Back

4b = 44

Front

Becky splits a jar of lollipops evenly among 6 goody bags, with each bag having 4 lollipops. Write an equation to find the number of lollipops n in the jar.

Back

n/6 = 4

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If you have the equation 2x = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 3 = 5?

Back

x = 8.

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.