One-Step Algebra Equations Quiz

What is the first step in solving a one-step algebra equation?

• Identify the variable

• Divide both sides by the variable

• Multiply both sides by zero

• Add numbers on both sides

If a variable is being added to a number, what operation should you use to isolate it?

• Multiply by zero

• Subtract the same number

• Divide by the variable

• Add the same number

When a variable is multiplied by a number, what is the opposite operation to isolate it?

• Add the number

• Subtract the number

• Divide by the number

• Multiply by the number

What happens to the sign of the answer when you divide two negative numbers?

• The answer is undefined

• The answer is zero

• The answer is positive

• The answer is negative

In the equation -4M = -20, what operation is used to isolate M?

• Subtract 4

• Add 4

• Multiply by -4

• Divide by -4

In the equation p / 4 = 8, what operation should be performed to solve for p?

• Subtract 4

• Add 4

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

What is the result of dividing a positive number by a negative number?

• Undefined

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

What is the opposite operation of dividing by a negative number?

• Multiplying by a negative number

• Adding a negative number

• Dividing by a positive number

• Subtracting a negative number

If the signs of two numbers being divided are different, what is the sign of the result?

• Zero

• Negative

• Positive

• Undefined

In the equation p / -6 = 2, what operation is used to solve for p?

• Multiply by -6

• Subtract 6

• Divide by -6

• Add 6