Solving 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: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: +5 = 2 + n

Back

n = 3

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 1 + a = 15?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: X + 8 = 15

Back

X = 7

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: -5x = 25

Back

x = -5

Front

What operation would you use to solve -5x = 25?

Back

Divide both sides by -5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 1 + a = 15?

Back

a = 14