Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5

Front

What operation is used to isolate the variable in the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtraction is used to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 14m = 28

Back

m = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 14m = 28?

Back

Divide both sides by 14.

Front

Solve the equation: +5 = 2 + n

Back

n = 3

Front

What operation is used to isolate n in the equation +5 = 2 + n?

Back

Subtraction is used to isolate n.

Front

Solve the equation: 18 = 3b

Back

b = 6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 18 = 3b?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

Solve the equation: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9