Solving One-Step Equations (no negatives)

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To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

Back

add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

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w - 3.4 = 5.5

Back

8.9

Front

To solve n + 23 = 65 you would...

Back

subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of Division?

Back

multiplication.

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If you have the equation 3y = 12, how do you solve for y?

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Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 14?

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x = 7.