Solving 1-step Equations

Front

What is the goal when solving algebraic equations?

Back

To isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 12x = 144

Back

x = 12.

Front

Solve for k: 6k = 30

Back

k = 5.

Front

Which of the following are basic rules used for solving algebraic equations? What you do to one side of the equation, you must copy and do to the other side of the equation.

Back

This rule ensures that the equation remains balanced.

Front

Find the value of r in the equation: 7r = 56

Back

r = 8.

Front

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

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation: x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3y = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

If 4m = 32, what is m?

Back

m = 8.

Front

What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.