Week 27 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 for m: m + 4 = 12

Back

m = 8

Front

Solve for m: m - 4 = 12

Back

m = 16

Front

What does the variable represent in an equation?

Back

The variable represents an unknown value that we are trying to find.

Front

Select the equation that represents: There were 17 bales of hay in the barn. Mr. Wasserman stacked more bales in the barn today. There are now 86 bales of hay in the barn.

Back

b + 17 = 86

Front

Solve for a: 12 = 4a

Back

a = 3

Front

Solve for c: c - 5 = 8

Back

c = 13

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 7 = 15?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the principle of balancing equations?

Back

The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

Front

Solve for x: 5x = 25

Back

x = 5