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!

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

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

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

• Integer
• Inverse
• Additive
• Subtractive

The inverse operation of addition is _______________.

• Division
• Multiplication
• Addition
• Subtraction

What what is the inverse operation of subtraction?

• addition
• subtraction
• multiplication
• division

What is the first step when solving an equation?

• Isolate the variable

• Randomly guess and check

• subtract from both sides

• draw a line down the equal sign

Which number do you need to get rid of?

• 7.2

• -14

How do I solve:

• add 7.2
• subtract 7.2
• add 14
• subtract 14

What would be the best first step to solving the equation?
-3=x+5

• add 3 to both sides
• subtract 5 from both sides
• add 5 to both sides
• subtract -5 from both sides

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