One Step Equation

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

In the equation x + 7 = 12, how do you isolate the variable x?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

Front

Solve the equation: r + 12 = 25

Back

r = 13

Front

What is your first step when you solve x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

To solve the equation x - 62 = 123, what should you do?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

Front

If x + 3 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 7 (Subtract 3 from both sides).