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: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9

Front

What operation would you use to isolate y in the equation 2y = 18?

Back

You would divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve the equation: -8x = -32

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 10 = 20?

Back

Add 10 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: x - 10 = 20

Back

x = 30

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

Front

Solve the equation: -6x = 30

Back

x = -5

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation -6x = 30?

Back

You would divide both sides by -6.

Front

Solve the equation: 3 = \frac{c}{-11}

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c = -33