One Step Equation Review

Front

Write an equation to represent the problem: Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish by the end of the year. Which algebraic equation represents how many fish he caught last year?

Back

3f = 63

Front

What is the mathematical term for a number that has the numerator and denominator flipped?

Back

Reciprocal

Front

Solve for y in the following equation: y - 33 = 147

Back

y = 180

Front

Solve for x in the equation: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the solution of 42 = 7f?

Back

f = 6

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5