One Step Equations

Front

Solve the equation: x - 3 = -12

Back

x = -9

Front

In the equation x + 7 = 12, how do you isolate the variable x?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve the equation: 0 = 4h

Back

h = 0

Front

Solve the equation: 2w = 58

Back

w = 29

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 3x = 12

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.