One- and Two-Step Equations

Front

In the equation 4p = 20, how do you isolate the variable p?

Back

Divide both sides by 4. The solution is p = 5.

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation where only one step (operation) is needed to solve it.

Front

Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

Back

a = -69

Front

What inverse operation would you do to isolate the variable in 6n?

Back

Divide by 6.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation where two steps (or operations) are needed to solve it.

Front

Solve for p: 4p = 20

Back

p = 5.

Front

What operation would you perform to solve the equation x - 7 = 3?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.

Front

If 3x + 9 = 0, what is x?

Back

x = -3.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

In the equation 5 + y = 12, how do you isolate y?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.