Solve 1 Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse (opposite) of multiplication?

Back

division

Front

What needs to be done to solve this equation? 4x = 40

Back

divide both sides by 4.

Front

How do we solve an algebraic equation?

Back

We do the opposite operation on BOTH sides of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse (opposite) of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

How would we solve the following equation? x + 3 = 10

Back

Subtract three on both sides of the equation.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What operation would you use to solve x - 5 = 12?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

If 2x = 16, what is x?

Back

x = 8.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 6 = 15?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.