One step Equations and Inequalities

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7.

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If 3y = 15, what is y?

Back

y = 5.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To find the range of values that make the inequality true.

Front

If x - 4 < 10, what is the solution for x?

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x < 14.