1 and 2 step Equations Review

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 11

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

Solve for x: 3x = 12

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: x/4 = 3

Back

x = 12

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve for x: 5 + x = 10

Back

x = 5