Solving One Step and Two Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

Solve for x: 2x = 14

Back

x = 7

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: x - 4 = 10

Back

x = 14

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 6 = 15?

Back

x = 3

Front

Solve for k: k/4 = 9

Back

k = 36

Front

What is the solution to the equation -2x = 8?

Back

x = -4

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 10 = 0

Back

x = 2

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve for x: 7 + x = 12

Back

x = 5