Solving One-Step Equations (adding and subtracting)

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

What is the correct step to solve for the variable in the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

add 5 to both sides

Front

Solve for y: -y = 22

Back

y = -22

Front

Solve for x: x + 8 = 15

Back

x = 7

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x - 4 = 10?

Back

add 4 to both sides

Front

If 3x = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2y + 6 = 14?

Back

y = 4

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation z - 9 = 5?

Back

add 9 to both sides