Solving One-Step Equations

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

Front

Solve for q: 13 + q = 56

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q = 43

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What equation represents the situation: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games?

Back

v + 4 = 10

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for p: 765 = p - 254

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p = 1019

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Solve for z: 144 = 12z

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z = 12

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.