Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Find n. n - 12 = 3

Back

n = 15

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

Find n. 24 + n = 40

Back

n = 16

Front

The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

Back

Variable

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?

Back

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

Front

If n + 5 = 10, what is n?

Back

n = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve n - 7 = 2?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.

Front

If 15 = m + 9, what is m?

Back

m = 6