One Step Equation

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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 17 = x + 3?

Back

x = 14

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation: x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

Back

2x = 10

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

What is the solution to the equation: x + 12 = 20?

Back

x = 8

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What operation would you perform to solve the equation: x + 7 = 15?

Back

Subtract 7 from each side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

If x - 5 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 15