One Step Equation Review

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

Which equation represents the statement: 'The sum of a number and 8 is 20'?

Back

x + 8 = 20

Front

Write an equation to represent: Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish. What is the equation for last year's catch?

Back

3f = 63

Front

What is the mathematical term for a number that has the numerator and denominator flipped?

Back

Reciprocal

Front

Which of the following is an equation? 8z, 8z - 5, 8z = 2, 8 divided by x

Back

8z = 2

Front

What operation would you perform to solve x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 2x = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 4 = 6?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.