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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to isolate m.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 15.

Back

x = 10.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -16 + x = -15?

Back

x = 1.

Front

If m - 5 = -10, what is the value of m?

Back

m = -5.

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 and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

What operation would you perform to solve the equation x - 3 = 7?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5.

Front

If 4 + x = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 8.