Solving One-Step Equations with Addition and Subtraction

What does the equals sign in an equation represent?

• A balance

• A constant

• The answer

• A variable

In the equation x + 3 = 5, what is the value of x?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

What is the first step in solving the equation 6 = x + 2?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Add 2 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

After isolating the variable in the equation 6 = x + 2, what is the value of x?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

In the equation x - 5 = 7, what operation is used to isolate the variable?

• Subtracting 5 from both sides

• Adding 5 to both sides

• Multiplying both sides by 5

• Dividing both sides by 5

What is the value of x in the equation x - 5 = 7?

• 11

• 10

• 12

• 13

In the equation 9 = x - 4, what is the first step to isolate the variable?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

What is the value of x in the equation 9 = x - 4?

• 14

• 13

• 12

• 11

In the practice problem x - 4 = 13, what is the value of x?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

In the practice problem x + 3 = -5, what is the value of x?

• -7

• -8

• -6

• -9