One Step Equations

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.

Front

Solve the equation: n - 4 = 12

Back

n = 16

Front

Solve the equation: x/3 = 4

Back

x = 12

Front

Which equation models the situation? Maddi read books for $4 each, totaling $44.

Back

4b = 44

Front

Which equation models the situation? James worked 35 hours in 5 days, how many hours each day?

Back

5h = 35

Front

Solve the equation: 5n = 30

Back

n = 6

Front

What operation would you use to isolate 'n' in the equation n - 4 = 12?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

What operation would you use to isolate 'x' in the equation x/3 = 4?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4b = 44?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.