What does it mean to isolate a variable?

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

What is the first step to solve $$x + 3 = 7$$ ?

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

One Step Equations Rational Numbers Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve for x: $x + \frac{1}{8} = \frac{6}{8}$

Back

$x = \frac{5}{8}$

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve for x: $\frac{1}{2}x = 4$

Back

$x = 8$

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve for x: $x - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{6}$

Back

$x = \frac{3}{2} \text{ or } 1 \frac{1}{2}$

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve for x: $x - 1.3 = 4.6$

Back

$x = 5.9$

10.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solve for x: $\frac{f}{2} = \frac{5}{8}$

Back

$x = \frac{5}{4} \text{ or } 1 \frac{1}{4}$

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