One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation?

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To isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

Front

How do you solve the equation: x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to get x = 7.

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How do you solve the equation: 3y = 15?

Back

Divide both sides by 3 to get y = 5.

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What would be the first step to solve the equation: -3 = x + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to get x = -8.

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What would be the first step to solve the equation: -4.4 = -4y?

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Divide both sides by -4 to get y = 1.1.