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 the equation: t/8 = 5

Back

t = 40

Front

What operation would you use to isolate n in the equation n - 4 = 12?

Back

You would add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: n - 4 = 12

Back

n = 16

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4p = 16?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation p / 14 = 20?

Back

You would multiply both sides by 14.

Front

Solve the equation: p / 14 = 20

Back

p = 280