One Step Equations (Full)

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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.

Front

What is the first step to solve x - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to isolate x.

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

Back

Divide by 3 on both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the first step to solve x/5 = 3?

Back

Multiply by 5 on both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the first step to solve 4x = 20?

Back

Divide by 4 on both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the first step to solve x + 9 = 20?

Back

Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What operation would you use to solve x + a = b?

Back

Subtract a from both sides.

Front

What operation would you use to solve ax = b?

Back

Divide both sides by a.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.