One-Step Equations

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations do have an equal sign.

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

Solve for x: x - (-2) = 7

Back

x = 5.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is a coefficient in an equation?

Back

A number that is multiplied by a variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 4 = 10?

Back

x = 6.

Front

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

Back

To undo operations and isolate the variable.

Front

If 2x = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5.