Solving One Variable Equations Practice

Front

What is the solution to the equation 8w - 8 = -4x + 16?

Back

w = 2

Front

Solve the equation: 3(x - 1) = 2x + 9

Back

x = 12

Front

Solve m - n = 5 for m.

Back

m = 5 + n

Front

What is the solution to the equation 28 + 3r = 10r?

Back

r = 4

Front

Solve the equation 5x - 4 + 2x = 3.

Back

x = 1

Front

What is a one-variable equation?

Back

An equation that contains only one variable, such as x or y.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What is the principle of equality in solving equations?

Back

If you add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.