Solving One-Step Equations in Algebra

What is the initial equation given in the problem?

• a + 5 = 49

• a - 5 = 54

• a + 5 = 54

• a - 5 = 49

What is the goal when solving the equation a + 5 = 54?

• To divide both sides by 5

• To multiply both sides by 5

• To isolate the variable a

• To add 5 to both sides

What operation is performed to isolate the variable a?

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

What is the result of subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation a + 5 = 54?

• a = 54

• a = 49

• a = 59

• a = 44

What is the value of a after solving the equation?

• 59

• 49

• 54

• 44

How can you check if the solution a = 49 is correct?

• Multiply 49 by 5

• Substitute 49 back into the original equation

• Add 5 to 49

• Subtract 5 from 49

What is the result of substituting 49 back into the original equation a + 5 = 54?

• 49

• 44

• 54

• 59

What does the equation 49 + 5 = 54 confirm?

• The equation needs to be rechecked

• The solution is incorrect

• The equation is unsolvable

• The solution is correct

Why is it important to check your solution in an equation?

• To ensure the solution is correct

• To make the equation more complex

• To find a different solution

• To change the equation

What is the final step in solving the equation a + 5 = 54?

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Verify the solution by checking both sides of the equation

• Subtract 5 from both sides