1 Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the goal when solving equations?

Back

Isolate the Variable.

Front

Solve the equation: x - 8 = -5

Back

x = 3.

Front

Solve the equation: -16 + x = -15

Back

x = 1.

Front

Solve the equation: 19 + a = -50

Back

a = -69.

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x - 8 = -5?

Back

Add 8 to both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5.

Front

If 3y = 12, what is y?

Back

y = 4.