One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation -3 = x + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation in one step: 3x = -9?

Back

Multiply both sides by -3.

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

Solve the equation: 9 + 3x = 10.

Back

x = 1/3.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 4 = 10?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 20?

Back

x = 4.

Front

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

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

Back

x = 4.