Single Step Equations

Front

What is a single step equation?

Back

A single step equation is an equation that can be solved in one step by performing a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 3 = 10?

Back

You would add 3 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: 3x = 15

Back

x = 5

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

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

Solve for x: x - 8 = 2

Back

x = 10

Front

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

Back

Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: 5 = x + 2

Back

x = 3

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

Front

Solve for x: 2x = 8

Back

x = 4