Copy of Math Antics: One Step Equations

Remember, the goal is to ISOLATE THE VARIABLE!

Isolate the variable means:

True or False:

An equation must always be in balance.

• True

• False

If you add 2 to one side of the equation, then you must

• add 2 to the other side of the equation

• subtract 2 from the other side of the equation

• multiply the other side of the equation by 2

• divide the other side of the equation by 2

What symbol makes x + 7 = 15 an equation?

• =

• +

• x

Is the equation solved?

• No

• Yes

What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 15?

What number needs to be subtracted from both sides of the equation 40 = 25 + x in order to solve for x?

• 25

• x

• 40

What is 40-25?

• 15

• 25

• -15

• -25

What is the opposite or inverse operation of subtraction?

• addition

• subtraction

• multiplication

• division

What is the proper way to write your answer?

• x = 21

• 21

• 21 - 5 = 16