One-step Equations with Word problems

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

How do you solve the equation 2n = 100?

Back

Divide both sides by 2: n = 100 / 2 = 50.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 144 = 12z?

Back

Divide both sides by 12: z = 144 / 12 = 12.

Front

Solve the equation 3x = 27.

Back

Divide both sides by 3: x = 27 / 3 = 9.

Front

Billy bought 5 items that each cost the same amount. If he spent a total of $62.00, what equation represents this situation?

Back

5d = 62, where d is the cost of each item.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3 = c - 1?

Back

Add 1 to both sides: c = 3 + 1 = 4.

Front

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

Back

Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 12 - 5 = 7.

Front

If 4y = 32, how do you find y?

Back

Divide both sides by 4: y = 32 / 4 = 8.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 10 = 2m?

Back

Divide both sides by 2: m = 10 / 2 = 5.