One- Step Equations

Front

5 + c = 8

Back

c = 3

Front

What is the inverse of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

m - 4 = 12

Back

m = 16

Front

12 = 4a

Back

a = 3

Front

m + 4 = 12

Back

m = 8

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations?

Back

To isolate the variable in an equation.

Front

If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5

Front

If 3y = 12, what is y?

Back

y = 4

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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