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 for x: x + 3 = 8

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve for y: 5y = 25

Back

y = 5

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 4 = 10?

Back

Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for z: z/2 = 6

Back

z = 12

Front

Which equation has x = 7 as the solution? x + 2 = 9, 3x = 21, x - 1 = 6

Back

x + 2 = 9

Front

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

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve for a: a + 5 = 12

Back

a = 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

Solve for b: 3b = 15

Back

b = 5