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 the equation: 3x = 27

Back

x = 9

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation -2 + r = 20?

Back

You would add 2 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: -7 + b = 10

Back

b = 17

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5m = 10?

Back

Divide both sides of the equation by 5.

Front

Solve for m in the equation 5m = 10.

Back

m = 2

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: 10 = -7 + b

Back

b = 17

Front

If you have the equation -2 + r = 20, what is the value of r?

Back

r = 22

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5m = 10?

Back

m = 2