Solving One Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

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What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

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Solve for x: x - 5 = 10

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x = 15

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation: x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4.

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If x - 4 = 6, what is x?

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x = 10.

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

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To undo the operation and isolate the variable.