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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9

Front

What operation would you use to solve x - 10 = 20?

Back

Add 10 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: x - 10 = 20

Back

x = 30

Front

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

Back

Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

Solve the equation: t/8 = 5

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t = 40

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

Front

Solve the equation: 5n = 30

Back

n = 6

Front

What operation would you use to solve r + 20 = 27?

Back

Subtract 20 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: r + 20 = 27

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r = 7