Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

Solve the equation: 8 = m - 12

Back

m = 20

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve the equation: r/6 = 18

Back

r = 108

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the purpose of checking your solution?

Back

To ensure that the solution satisfies the original equation.