One Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve.

Front

Solve the equation: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 3y = 21

Back

y = 7

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3y = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

Solve the equation: 2w = 58

Back

w = 29

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2w = 58?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve the equation: -5x = 25

Back

x = -5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: -5x = 25?

Back

Divide both sides by -5.