Adding and Subtracting One-Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse of subtraction?

Back

Adding

Front

Solve for x: x + 8 = 10

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve for x: 14 = x - 5

Back

x = 19

Front

Solve for x: x - 12 = 24

Back

x = 36

Front

What is the inverse of adding?

Back

Subtracting

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What does it mean to isolate the variable?

Back

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

Front

If x + 3 = 7, what is x?

Back

x = 4

Front

If x - 4 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 14

Front

What is the first step to solve x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.