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: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9

Front

What operation would you use to isolate 'n' in the equation 1/2 n = 10?

Back

Multiply both sides by 2.

Front

Solve the equation: 1/2 n = 10

Back

n = 20

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 10 = 20?

Back

Add 10 to both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: x - 10 = 20

Back

x = 30

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

Back

x = 5

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation n - 4 = 12?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: n - 4 = 12

Back

n = 16

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.