One Step Equations

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

How would you solve this equation: 9x=153?

Back

divide.

Front

Twice a number is 24. Write the equation.

Back

2n = 24.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 24

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x = 10.

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Solve the equation: 4p = 16

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p = 4.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

Front

If 3x = 12, what is x?

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x = 4.

Front

What operation would you use to solve x/5 = 3?

Back

Multiply by 5.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: x + 7 = 15?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.