One and Two step Equations

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

What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: x + 3 = 10

Back

x = 7

Front

Solve for x: 2x = 14

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the first step to solve 4x - 8 = 0?

Back

Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the first step to solve 5x + 2 = 17?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for p: p - 4 = 10

Back

p = 14

Front

What does it mean to isolate the variable?

Back

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