One Step Equations CW

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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

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 3 = -9?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

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How do you write an equation for splitting lollipops evenly among goody bags?

Back

If n is the total number of lollipops and there are 6 bags with 4 lollipops each, the equation is n/6 = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 = k/5?

Back

Multiply both sides by 5 to find k: k = 40.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -22 + x = -42?

Back

Add 22 to both sides to isolate x.

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

Back

Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

Front

What operation would you perform to solve x - 3 = 9?

Back

Add 3 to both sides to find x.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation n/6 = 4?

Back

Multiply both sides by 6 to find n: n = 24.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.