Solving One-Step Equations

In the equation x + 2 = 5, what is to be done to both sides next?

• Add 2 to both Sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

In the equation 3x = 15, what is the next step in order to solve for x?

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by -3

• Divide both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 15

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by -4

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 12

What is the next step to solve x - 2 = 15?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 15 to both sides

• Subtract 15 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

What is the next step to solve 5x = 20?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Divide both sides by -5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by -5

What is the next step to solve -2m = -6?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Divide both sides by -2

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by -6

• Divide both sides by -3

• Add 3 to both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by -3

What is the next step in solving 4x = -16?

• Divide both sides by -16

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by -4

• Divide both sides by -4

What is the next step in solving b + 7 = -2?

• Add 7 to both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Add -2 to both sides

• Subtract 7 from both sides

What is the next step in solving g - 9 = -2

• Add 9 to both sides

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides