Solving One - Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: 14m = 28

Back

m = 2

Front

What operation would you use to isolate 'n' in the equation +5 = 2 + n?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: +5 = 2 + n

Back

n = 3

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 18 = 3b?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

Solve the equation: 18 = 3b

Back

b = 6

Front

What is the value of 'a' in the equation 1 + a = 15?

Back

a = 14

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation -3 = n - 11?

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: -3 = n - 11

Back

n = 8

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.