Solve One-Step Equations

When you solve one-step equations, you can do anything you want to one side of the equal sign, as long as...

• it is mathematical
• you do the SAME thing to the other side
• solving equations is impossible
• I love Snow Days!

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In an equation, you want to get the variable...

• on one side
• to disappear
• by itself
• to sing and dance

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

• Integer
• Inverse
• Additive
• Subtractive

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The inverse operation of addition is _______________.

• Division
• Multiplication
• Addition
• Subtraction

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What is the correct step to solve for the variable?
15 = m - 5

• add 5 to both sides
• add 15 to both sides
• subtract 15 from both sides
• subtract 5 from both sides

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Evaluate (Solve):

f-22=36

• f = 62

• f = 14

• f = 58

• f = 12

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x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

• Subtract 62 from each side. 
• Add 62 to each side.
• Multiply each side by 62.
• Add 123 to each side.

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Solve for x.

x + 12 = 20

• x = 8

• x = -32

• x = 32

• x = -8

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Evaluate (solve).

y - 4.6 = 12

• y = 16.6

• y = 5.8

• y = 7.4

• Answer not Given

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Choose the correct equation for the 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

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