One step Subtraction Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

Solve for y: y - 4.6 = 12

Back

y = 16.6

Front

Find the value of c in the equation: c - 8 = 42

Back

c = 50

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Solve for x: x - 5 = 20

Back

x = 25

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Solve for n: n - 5 = 32

Back

n = 37

Front

What is a one-step subtraction equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step by adding a number to both sides.

Front

If x - 10 = 15, what is x?

Back

x = 25

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

How do you check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: z - 3 = 12?

Back

z = 15