Steps for Solving Equations

Front

The inverse of addition is ...

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: -3x + 11 = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the first step in solving this equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7.

Front

Look at the work. What SHOULD have been the first step in solving the equation?

Back

Subtract 1 on both sides.

Front

What is the first step to isolate x in the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What operation is used to eliminate a term from one side of an equation?

Back

Inverse operation.

Front

If you have the equation x - 5 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 15?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

In the equation 4x + 8 = 24, what should you do first?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.