Solving One Step Equations (No Negatives)

Front

x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

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

Back

variable

Front

Solve: 11 = x - 7

Back

x = 18

Front

a - 27 = 41

Back

a = 68

Front

To solve n + 23 = 65 you would...

Back

subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

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?

Back

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

Front

Solve: 5 = x + 3

Back

x = 2

Front

What is the first step in solving x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve: 9 = y - 4

Back

y = 13