Single Step Equations

Front

What is a single step equation?

Back

A single step equation is an equation that can be solved in one step by performing a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: q - 17 = 18

Back

q = 35

Front

Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve the equation: x + 10 = 22

Back

x = 12

Front

Solve the equation: X + 8 = 15

Back

X = 7

Front

Solve the equation: 8 = m - 12

Back

m = 20

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

If you have the equation y - 4 = 10, what is the value of y?

Back

y = 14

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

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