One Step Equations

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation -4.4 = -4y?

Back

Divide both sides by -4.

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation -3 = x + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation 0 = 4h.

Back

h = 0.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What operation would you use to solve x + 7 = 10?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What operation would you use to solve 3y = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5 = 2x + 1?

Back

x = 2.