5-4b 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, typically by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation k = 37?

Back

The solution is k = 37.

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

Back

The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as the solution.

Front

How do you isolate the variable k in the equation k/11 = 3?

Back

Multiply both sides by 11 to isolate k.

Front

Solve the equation 5x = 45.

Back

x = 9.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -11y = -121?

Back

The solution is y = 11.

Front

What operation would you perform to solve the equation x + 15 = 10?

Back

Subtract 15 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

Front

If 2x = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5.

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.