One & Two-Step Equations

x + 4 = -3

• -1
• 4
• -7
• 8

35 = y - 3

• -38
• -4
• 32
• 38

3x + 7
The variable is:

• 7
• 3
• x
• -4

-10k = 50
k =

• -500
• -5
• -7
• 3

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

The inverse operation of addition is _______________.

• Division
• Multiplication
• Addition
• Subtraction

Solve for x.

x + 12 = 20

• x = 8

• x = -32

• x = 32

• x = -8