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: r + 12 = 25

Back

r = 13

Front

Which equation represents the situation: James worked 35 hours in 5 days, how many hours did he work each day?

Back

5h = 35

Front

Solve the equation: 1/2 n = 10

Back

n = 20

Front

Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve the equation: n - 4 = 12

Back

n = 16

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

If 2x = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5