One Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve: y + 9.3 = -4.2

Back

y = -13.5

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation y + 9.3 = -4.2?

Back

Subtract 9.3 from both sides.

Front

Solve: -11 = n - 6

Back

n = -5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -11 = n - 6?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

Solve: m + 18 = -8

Back

m = -26

Front

What operation would you use to isolate m in the equation m + 18 = -8?

Back

Subtract 18 from both sides.

Front

Solve: 56 = -7x

Back

x = -8

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 56 = -7x?

Back

Divide both sides by -7.

Front

Solve: -9 = 28 + y

Back

y = -37