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 x: 12 = x + 7

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x = 5

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Solve for x: x - 7 = 2

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x = 9

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Solve for m: m - 432 = 274

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m = 706

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What is the first step to solve the equation 48 = x - 37?

Back

Add 37 to both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 48 = x - 37

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x = 85

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Solve for w: w - 3.4 = 5.5

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w = 8.9

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 5