Solving and Writing 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: 4m = 20

Back

m = 5

Front

Solve the equation: y - 3 = 7

Back

y = 10

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: n - 5 = 14?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: 14 = n - 5

Back

n = 19

Front

Solve the equation: q - 4 = 6

Back

q = 10

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation: m - 12 = 5?

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Front

If you have the equation: m + 5 = 12, what is the value of m?

Back

m = 7

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

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

Front

Write an equation to model the situation: Ted bought a dolphin poster for $12 and now has $5.

Back

m - 12 = 5