Solving One Step Equations

Front

The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

Back

variable

Front

Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

Back

inverse

Front

Find n. n - 12 = 3

Back

n = 15

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5

Front

If y - 3 = 7, what is y?

Back

y = 10

Front

What is the first step to solve x/4 = 2?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.