Solving 1-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 for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x - 4 = 10?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

Solve for h: h + 17 = 40

Back

h = 23

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 27?

Back

x = 9

Front

If r - 38 = 9, what is r?

Back

r = 47

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve for m: 10 + m = 20

Back

m = 10

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 18 ÷ m = 2?

Back

Multiply both sides by m.

Front

If m = 9, what equation does it solve?

Back

18 ÷ m = 2.