Solving One Step Equations (Addition and Subtraction)

Front

x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

17 = x + 3

Back

x = 14

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

y + 6 = 20

Back

y = 14

Front

2 + n = 16

Back

n = 14

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If x - 4 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 14

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3 + x = 10?

Back

x = 7