One step equations (addition and subtraction)

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition or subtraction.

Front

Solve the equation: a - 40 = 57

Back

a = 97

Front

Solve for n: 16 = n + 6

Back

n = 10

Front

Solve for x: x - 2 = 12

Back

x = 14

Front

Solve for w: 72 = 24 + w

Back

w = 48

Front

Solve for y: y - 33 = 147

Back

y = 180

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If you have the equation x + 7 = 15, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.