Solving 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: 3 ∙ x = 27.

Back

x = 9

Front

What operation would you use to isolate 'm' in the equation 8 = m - 12?

Back

You would add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: 8 = m - 12.

Back

m = 20

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

Front

Solve the equation: 14 ∙ m = 28.

Back

m = 2

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

Front

Solve the equation: y ÷ 3 = 12.

Back

y = 36

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: 5 ∙ m = 10.

Back

m = 2