One Step Equations

Front

What is the variable in the equation y + 12 = -17?

Back

y

Front

What is a variable?

Back

An unknown number.

Front

What is an inverse operation?

Back

Inverse means the opposite.

Front

What is the inverse of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is an operation?

Back

Multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

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 using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To isolate the variable.

Front

What is the equation for finding the value of y in y - 7 = 3?

Back

y = 10.