one step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

Back

An equation has an equal sign, while an expression does NOT have an equal sign.

Front

What do you want to achieve when solving an equation?

Back

You want to get the variable by itself.

Front

Which of the following is an expression? 5x + 2 - 8 = 25, 14 = 5y, 2h + 8, 9 - r = 17

Back

2h + 8

Front

Translate: 5 more than a number is sixty. What is the equation?

Back

x + 5 = 60

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation: x - 7 = 10?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.

Front

If 2x = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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