Solving One Step Equations

Front

The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

Back

variable

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

To solve n + 23 = 65 you would...

Back

subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

Back

inverse

Front

Find n. 24 + n = 40

Back

n = 16

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

If 3x = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation y/4 = 3?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.