1-Step Equations

Front

What is a 1-step equation?

Back

A 1-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

Solve the equation: k + 24 = 100

Back

k = 76

Front

What is the goal when solving equations?

Back

Isolate the Variable

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

Front

Solve the equation: x - 62 = 123

Back

x = 185

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: x + 9 = 15

Back

x = 6

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve the equation: 5 = y - 3

Back

y = 8

Front

What operation would you use to solve x - 9 = -2?

Back

Add 9 to both sides.