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 the equation: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Solve the equation: 3x = 27

Back

x = 9

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

Solve the equation: 6b = 30

Back

b = 5

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

Back

2x = 10

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: k - 4 = 12

Back

k = 16

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: x - 7 = 3?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.