Fleming Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is the first step to isolate the variable in the equation x - 3 = 7?

Back

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for z: z - 33 = 147

Back

z = 180

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation y ÷ 3 = 12?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

Which equation represents the situation: Jack took 6 pencils from a box and there are 18 left?

Back

p - 6 = 18

Front

Solve for y: y ÷ 3 = 12

Back

y = 36

Front

What does it mean to keep an equation balanced when solving for a variable?

Back

You must perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

If you have the equation 5 + x = 12, what is the first step to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

x = 5

Front

In the equation p + 4 = 10, what operation would you perform to solve for p?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3y = 15?

Back

y = 5