One-Step Equations

Front

The goal when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

How would you isolate the variable for the equation: x - 7 = 2?

Back

Add 7 to both sides, the answer is 9.

Front

What equation matches this situation? Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.

Back

v + 4 = 10.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation.

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7.

Front

If 3y = 15, what is y?

Back

y = 5.