One Step Equation

One Step Equation

One Step Equation

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation you can solve in only one step. ... To solve one-step equations, we do the inverse (opposite) of whatever operation is being performed on the variable, so we get the variable by itself. The inverse operations are: Addition and subtraction.

Inverse Operation

The inverse of Addition is Subtraction and the Inverse operation of Multiplication is Division

Multiple Choice

What is the value of the unknown x from the equation x + x = 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If your answer is 2 then you are correct.

Combine like terms x + x = 2x, then divide both sides by 2. Then 4 divided by 2, The solution will be 2.

Multiple Choice

What is the value of x in the equation x + 2x = 15?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

If your answer is 5 then you are correct.

Combine like terms x + 2x = 3x, then divide both sides by 3. Then 15 divided by 3, the solution will be 5.

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the unknown from the equation. 2a + 4a = 15

• 1.5

• 2.5

• 3.5

• 4.5

If your answer is 2.5 then you are correct.

Combine like terms 2a + 4a = 15, then divide both sides by 6. Then 15 divided by 6, the solution will be 2.5.

Poll

Do you understand the lesson?

• Yes

• No

• Kinda

Multiple Choice

Now, Let us Solve this, How could you solve the equation 7y + y = 28?

• 1.5

• 2.5

• 3.5

• 4.5

If your answer is 3.5 then you are correct.

Combine like terms 7y + y = 28, equals 8y =28. then divide both sides by 8. So, 28 divided by 8, the solution will be 3.5.