i-2-4A-Solve One Step Equations (20)

Explain how you would solve the equation below:

 $x-62=123$ 

• Add 62 to each side.

• Subtract 62 from each side.

• Multiply each side by 62.

• Add 123 to each side.

Solve the equation for x:

 $x-8=10$ 

To solve one-step equations, you must use the ________________ operation.

• Integer

• Inverse

• Additive

• Subtractive

To solve an algebraic equation, you want to get the variable _______________.

• on one side

• to disappear

• by itself

• to sing and dance

Explain how you would isolate the variable.

 $x-62=123$ 

• Subtract 62 from each side.

• Add 62 to each side.

• Multiply each side by 62.

• Add 123 to each side.

Solve for x:

 $x+12=20$ 

Solve the equation for x:

 $x-5.5=10.5$ 

Choose the correct equation for the given situation:

Jane (j) is 3 years older than Sam (s). If Jane 12, how old is Sam?

• s + 3 = 12

• s - 3 = 12

• j - 3 = 12

• j + 12 = 3

Solve the equation for x:

 $3x=27$ 

Solve for n:

 $-5n=25$