Single Step Equations

Quick Review

​Single Step Equations

All of these equations are solved in ONE or even ZERO Steps.

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We will learn about more difficult and complex equations in the future, but for now let's make sure we are pros at this.

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To sol​ve an equation, use OPPOSITE OPERATIONS.

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Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x + 2 = 5

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 5

​Single Step Equations

When given this type of problem:

x + 2 = 5.

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Notice that the operation used is +. To solve use the opposite or -.​

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Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x + 2 = 6

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 5

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x + 1 = 3

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 5

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x - 1 = 3

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 5

​Single Step Equations

When given this type of problem:

x - 1 = 3.

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Notice that the operation used is -. To solve use the opposite or +.​

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Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x - 2 = 6

• x = 4

• x = -4

• x = 8

• x = -3

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x - 5 = -2

• x = 5

• x = -4

• x = 8

• x = 3

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

x - 0 = 5

• x = 5

• x = -4

• x = 8

• x = 3

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

2x = 8

• x = 5

• x = 4

• x = 8

• x = 3

​Single Step Equations

When given this type of problem:

2x = 8.

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Notice that the operation used is *. To solve use the opposite or /.

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Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

2x = 10

• x = 5

• x = 4

• x = 8

• x = 3

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

4x = 16

• x = 5

• x = 4

• x = 8

• x = 3

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

-4x = 16

• x = -12

• x = 4

• x = 12

• x = -4

Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

$$\frac{x}{2}=4$$  

• x = 8

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 16

​Single Step Equations

When given this type of problem:

x / ​2 = 4

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Notice that the operation used is /. To solve use the opposite or *.

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Multiple Choice

Solve for x:

$$\frac{x}{3}=9$$  

• x = 27

• x = 9

• x = 3

• x = 6