Solving One-Step Equations (adding and subtracting)

Front

Solve for x: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in: 765 = p - 254?

Back

Addition

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Solve for r: -4 + r = 10

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r = 14

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Solve for x: x - (-1) = 11

Back

x = 10

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Solve for x: x - 5.5 = 10.32

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x = 15.82

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation (addition or subtraction).

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

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To isolate the variable and find its value.

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If x + 3 = 8, what is x?

Back

x = 5

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If p - 4 = 10, what is p?

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p = 14

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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