Solving One-Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

Solve for x: x + 19.46 = 245.3

Back

x = 225.84

Front

Solve for y: y - 4.6 = 12

Back

y = 16.6

Front

Solve for m: m - 4 = 10

Back

m = 14

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7.