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Writing and solving one step equations

Total questions: 154

Worksheet time: 4hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
2. Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour for her job at the record store.  She made a total of $96 last week.  Which equation models this situation?
a)
96h = 8
b)
h/96 = 8
c)
8h = 96
d)
h/8 = 96
2.
1. Ted bought a dolphin poster for $12.  He now has $5.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
m - 12 = 5
b)
m - 5 = 12
c)
m + 5 = 12
d)
m + 12 = 5
3.
5.  After dropping 5ºF, the temperature was 37ºF.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
d - 37 = 5
b)
d + 5 = 37
c)
d - 5 = 37
d)
d + 37 = 5
4.
What is the first step to solve this equation:
  3x = 44
a)
Add 3 to both sides
b)
Subtract 3 from both sides
c)
Multiply 3 on both sides
d)
Divide 3 on both sides.
5.
x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?
a)
Add 62 to each side. 
b)
Subtract 62 from each side.
c)
Multiply each side by 62.
d)
Add 123 to each side.
6.

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

a)

t - 9 = 25

b)

t + 9 = 25

c)

9t = 25

d)

t/9 = 25

7.

Which choice models this situation?


Lisa finished a race in 58 seconds. This was 4 seconds faster than her best practice time. What was Lindsey's best practice time?

a)

t + 4 = 58

b)

t - 4 = 58

c)

4t = 58

d)

t/4 = 58

8.

Which choice models this situation?


Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. She worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did she work each day?

a)

h - 5 = 35

b)

h + 5 = 35

c)

5h = 35

d)

h/5 = 35

9.

Which choice models this situation?


At Pierce County Middle School, there are 5 art classes with 24 students in each class. How many students altogether are in the art classes?

a)

s - 5 = 24

b)

s + 5 = 24

c)

5s = 24

d)

s/5 = 24

10.

Which choice models this situation?


Anna participated in a read-a-thon. Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?

a)

b - 4 = 44

b)

b + 4 = 33

c)

4b = 44

d)

b/4 = 44

11.

Becky is preparing for her younger sister's birthday party. She splits a jar of lollilops evenly among 6 goody bags. Each bag ends up with 4 lollipops.


Which equation can you use to find the number of lollipops n in the jar?

a)

n/6 = 4

b)

n - 4 = 6

c)

4n = 6

d)

n + 6 = 4

12.
Choose the correct equation for the situation.
Jane is 3 years older than Sam. If Jane 12, how old is Sam?
a)
j - 3 = 12
b)
s - 3 = 12
c)
s + 3 = 12
d)
j + 12 = 3
13.
Sally bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00. How much did each candy bar cost? Write an equation to solve this problem. Use c as your variable.
a)
18c=6
b)
c + 6= 18
c)
c +18 = 6
d)
3c=18
14.
Odell has 9 more music CDs than Marshawn. Odell has 25 music CDs. How many music CDs does Marshawn have?
a)
7 music CDs
b)
9 music CDs
c)
16 music CDs
d)
25 music CDs
15.

Pete mows lawns for 15 dollars per hour (h). Write an equation that represents the relationship between hours mowed and total profit (p).

a)

15p = h

b)

ph = 15

c)

15h = p

d)

15 + h = p

16.

Draw a picture showing how you feel today.

17.

What do you know about 1-Step Equations

a)

Nothing

b)

A Little

c)

A Lot

d)

I'm a Master

18.

Which of the following has an equal sign?

a)

Equation

b)

Expression

19.

How is an equation like a balance?

4 lines
20.

What is the inverse operation of addition?

(a)  

21.

In a one step equations, how do you check to see if your answer is correct?

4 lines
22.

How do you solve a one step equation using subtraction?

4 lines
23.

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
division
addition
subtraction
multiplication
24.

How could you write $1.50 per bag. Use the letter b as your variable

(a)  

25.

Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. Write an equation that shows how many tickets he still needs to sell.

26.

Tara caught three times as many fish this year than last year. She caught 63 fish by the end of the year. Which equation represents how many fish she caught last year?

a)

3y = 63

b)

3 + y = 63

c)

63 - y = 3

d)

y/3 = 63

27.

Which choice models this situation?


Anna participated in a read-a-thon. Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?

a)

b - 4 = 44

b)

b + 4 = 33

c)

4b = 44

d)

b/4 = 44

28.

Which choice models this situation?


Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. She worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did she work each day?

a)

h - 5 = 35

b)

h + 5 = 35

c)

5h = 35

d)

h/5 = 35

29.

Which choice models this situation?


Taylor has read 125 pages in a book. The book has a total of 262 pages. How many pages does she have left to read to finish the book?

a)

p - 125 = 262

b)

p + 125 = 262

c)

125p = 262

d)

p/125 = 262

30.

How does the idea of a balance help you solve equations?

4 lines
31.

How do you feel about this topic?

a)

I will never understand this

b)

I am getting there, with more practice

c)

I am in a good spot

d)

I am an expert

32.
What is the solution of the equation? 
8 = x + 1
a)
9
b)
7
c)
6
d)
8
33.
Solve the equation: 
x + 7 = 12
a)
x = 5
b)
x = 19
c)
x = 4
d)
x = 84
34.
Solve the equation:
4p = 16
a)
p = 12
b)
p = 64
c)
p = 3
d)
p = 4
35.
Solve the equation:
2w=58
a)
w = 29
b)
w = 32
c)
w = 15
d)
w = 116
36.
Solve the equation:
x/3 = 4
a)
x = 12
b)
x = 1
c)
x = 16
d)
x = 3
37.
Solve the equation:
5x = 25
a)
x = 20
b)
x = 125
c)
x = 4
d)
x = 5
38.
y - 33 = 147
a)
y = 114
b)
y = 177
c)
y = 180
d)
Answer not Given
39.
r + 12 = 25
a)
37
b)
13
c)
300
d)
Answer not Given
40.
To Solve the Equation Below, you'd
x - 62 = 123
a)
add 62 to each side
b)
subtract 62 from each side
c)
multiply each side by 62
d)
Add 123 to each side
41.
What equation matches this situation?
Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more.  Now she has a total of 10 games.
a)
v - 4 = 10
b)
v + 4 = 10
c)
10 - 4 = v
d)
Answer not Given
42.
Solve for x:
a)
20
b)
7
c)
10
d)
3
43.
Solve the equation:
4p = 16
a)
p = 12
b)

p = 10

c)

p = 64

d)
p = 4
44.
What what is the inverse operation of subtraction?
a)
addition
b)
subtraction
c)
multiplication
d)
division
45.
What is the inverse operation of division?
a)
Division
b)
Multiplication
c)
Addition
d)
Subtraction
46.
Solve the equation
3x = 27. 
a)
x = 24
b)
x = 81
c)
x = 9
47.
5 less than a number is 15.
a)
x - 5 = 15
b)
5 - x = 15
c)
15 - x = 5
48.

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

a)

t - 9 = 25

b)

t + 9 = 25

c)

9t = 25

d)

t/9 = 25

49.

Which choice models this situation?


Anna participated in a read-a-thon. Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?

a)

b - 4 = 44

b)

b + 4 = 33

c)

4b = 44

d)

b/4 = 44

50.
Solve for x:
a)
x = 20
b)
x = 7
c)
x = 10
d)
x = 3
51.

Find the value of m: m5 = 10\frac{m}{5}\ =\ 10  

a)

2

b)

5

c)

50

52.

5 + c = 8

a)

3

b)

13

c)

5

d)

8

53.

Find the value of the variable: 12x = 10\frac{1}{2}x\ =\ 10  

a)

5

b)

20

c)

4

54.

Find the value of the variable: k - 2.14 = 85

a)

82.86

b)

2.99

c)

87.14

55.

Find the value of the variable:  8 =k2.5Find\ the\ value\ of\ the\ variable:\ \ 8\ =\frac{k}{2.5}  

a)

5

b)

10

c)

20

56.
2/3 n = 8
a)
n = 238
b)
n = 12
c)
n = 24/2
d)
n = 7 1/3
57.

Solve for x


x - 7.09 = 10.89

a)

3.8

b)

17.98

c)

18.1

d)

4.2

58.
What is the solution of the equation? 
1/3a = 7/9
a)
2  1/3
b)
1  2/7
c)
7/27
d)
1/3
59.
Solve
a)
9.7
b)
7.9
c)
97
d)
79
60.

Solve the following equation.
k0.9=2.7\frac{k}{0.9}=2.7  
*Hint: Do the opposite operation*

a)

k=3k=3  

b)

k=2.43k=2.43  

c)

k=1.8k=1.8  

61.

Solve the following equation.
17=0.5p17=0.5p  
*Hint: Do the opposite operation*

a)

p=8.5p=8.5  

b)

p=16.5p=16.5  

c)

p=34p=34  

d)

p=17.5p=17.5  

62.

In 2010, a tree was 8 feet tall. In 2011 the tree was 14 feet tall. Which equation would be used to find how many feet the tree grew?

a)

f + 8 = 14

b)

f - 8 = 14

c)

f/8 = 14

d)

8f=14

63.
Sally bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00. How much did each candy bar cost? Write an equation to solve this problem. Use c as your variable.
a)
18c=6
b)
c + 6= 18
c)
c +18 = 6
d)
3c=18
64.
Gabe is saving an equal amount each week for 4 weeks to buy a $60 video game.  Write an equation to determine how much he needs to save each week. 
a)
m + 4 = 60
b)
4m = 60
c)
60 - m = 4
d)
m/60 = 4
65.

Charlie has some candy. He shares ten pieces with Betsy and is left with 24 pieces. Which equation should I use to solve this problem?

a)

x +10 = 24

b)

x - 10 = 24

c)

10x = 24

d)

x + 24 = 10

66.

Amy was given an amount of money, m, for a good grades on her report card. She spent $15.00 and now has $25.32. How much money did she get for good grades? Write an equation you could use to solve this problem. Use m as your variable.

a)

m - 25.32 = 15

b)

m/25.32 = 15

c)

m - 15 = 25.32

d)

15m = 25.32

67.
2. Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour for her job at the record store.  She made a total of $96 last week.  Which equation models this situation?
a)
96h = 8
b)
h/96 = 8
c)
8h = 96
d)
h/8 = 96
68.
2. Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour for her job at the record store.  She made a total of $96 last week.  Which equation models this situation?
a)
96h = 8
b)
h/96 = 8
c)
8h = 96
d)
h/8 = 96
69.
1. Ted bought a dolphin poster for $12.  He now has $5.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
m - 12 = 5
b)
m - 5 = 12
c)
m + 5 = 12
d)
m + 12 = 5
70.
5.  After dropping 5ºF, the temperature was 37ºF.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
d - 37 = 5
b)
d + 5 = 37
c)
d - 5 = 37
d)
d + 37 = 5
71.
What is the first step to solve this equation:
  3x = 44
a)
Add 3 to both sides
b)
Subtract 3 from both sides
c)
Multiply 3 on both sides
d)
Divide 3 on both sides.
72.
x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?
a)
Add 62 to each side. 
b)
Subtract 62 from each side.
c)
Multiply each side by 62.
d)
Add 123 to each side.
73.

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

a)

t - 9 = 25

b)

t + 9 = 25

c)

9t = 25

d)

t/9 = 25

74.

Which choice models this situation?


Lisa finished a race in 58 seconds. This was 4 seconds faster than her best practice time. What was Lindsey's best practice time?

a)

t + 4 = 58

b)

t - 4 = 58

c)

4t = 58

d)

t/4 = 58

75.
Odell has 9 more music CDs than Marshawn. Odell has 25 music CDs. How many music CDs does Marshawn have?
a)
7 music CDs
b)
9 music CDs
c)
16 music CDs
d)
25 music CDs
76.

Pete mows lawns for 15 dollars per hour (h). Write an equation that represents the relationship between hours mowed and total profit (p).

a)

15p = h

b)

ph = 15

c)

15h = p

d)

15 + h = p

77.

360=20a360=-20a  

a)

18

b)

380

c)

-18

d)

340

78.

26=n+1026=n+10  

a)

36

b)

2.6

c)

260

d)

16

79.

8=5+m8=-5+m  

a)

3

b)

-40

c)

40

d)

13

80.
Which choice describes the step needed to isolate the variable? (Tap outside of the gray box to see the equation.)
a)
Divide both sides by 11
b)
Multiply both sides by 11.
c)
Add 11 to both sides.
d)
Subtract 11 to both sides.
81.
Solve the equation:
20.5 = 4 - x
a)
-16.5
b)
16.5
c)
24.5
d)
-24.5
82.
x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?
a)
Add 62 to each side. 
b)
Subtract 62 from each side.
c)
Multiply each side by 62.
d)
Add 123 to each side.
83.

What operation is the inverse of subtraction?

a)

Addition

b)

Subtraction

c)

Multiplication

d)

Division

84.

The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

a)

constant

b)

coefficient

c)

exponent

d)

variable

85.

Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

a)

intricate

b)

inverse

c)

similar

d)

the same

86.

What is the inverse operation of addition?

a)

multiplication

b)

division

c)

subtraction

d)

exponents

87.

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

a)

division

b)

addition

c)

multiplication

d)

subtraction

88.

To solve a - 4 = 35 you would ...

a)

subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.

b)

add 4 to both sides of the equation.

c)

add a to both sides of the equation.

d)

hope for the best.

89.

To solve n + 23 = 65 you would...

a)

add 23 to both sides of the equation.

b)

add 65 to both sides of the equation.

c)

subtract 65 from both sides of the equation.

d)

subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

90.

To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

a)

add 12 to both sides of the equation.

b)

subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

c)

add 95 to both sides of the equation.

d)

subtract 95 from both sides of the equation.

91.

What is n? n - 6 = 10

a)

n = 4

b)

n = 16

c)

n = 5

d)

n = 60

92.
Solve the following equation
2y = 18
a)
36
b)
16
c)
9
d)
20
93.
Solve the following equation
14m = 28
a)
2
b)
14
c)
32
d)
1/2
94.
Solve the following equation
c / 4 = 4
a)
1/4
b)
8
c)
1
d)
16
95.

What are the two basic rules for solving algebraic equations?

a)

Whatever you do to one side of the equal sign, you must copy and do on the other side of the equal sign

b)

Negative signs can be ignored

c)

Always start on the left side, regardless of where the variable is

d)

Always do the opposite operation

96.
Solve the equation:
x - 5.5 = 10.5
a)
x = 16
b)
x = -15
c)
x = 5
d)
x = -5
97.
The variable, k, is being divided by 11. How should you show your work to isolate the variable?
a)
Divide both sides by 11
b)
Multiply both sides by 11.
c)
Add 11 to both sides.
d)
Subtract 11 to both sides.
98.
Which equation is modeled?
a)
x + 3 = 9
b)
x - 3 = 9
c)
3x = 9
d)
3x - 3 = 9
99.
The difference of 100 and x is 57.
a)
100 - 57 = x
b)
x - 100 = 57
c)
x + 100 = 57
d)
100 - x = 57
100.
The total area decreased by 75 feet is 250 square feet.
a)
75 - a = 250; a= 175
b)
a - 75 = 250; a= 325
c)
250 - 75; a=175
d)
x -250 = 75; a = 175
101.
Solve: Carla's height plus 4 inches is 68.
a)
Carla is 72 inches.
b)
Carla is 66 inches.
c)
Carla is 62 inches.
d)
Carla is 64 inches.
102.
An electrician charges $25 to make a house call, plus $40 for every hour of work. Which equation shows how to find C, the total cost for having the electrician work for h hours?
a)
C = 25+40h
b)
C = 65+h
c)
C = 65h
d)
C = 25h +40
103.
Write an equation for
 17 less than H equals 42
a)
17-H=42
b)
H-17=42
c)
H+17=42
d)
17+H=42
104.
write an equation for
 6 times z is the same as 48
a)
6(48)=z
b)
6-48=z
c)
6z=48
d)
48z=6
105.

What is the inverse operation you would use to solve:

6x = 36

a)

Multiply

b)

Divide

c)

Add

d)

Subtract

106.
Solve the equation:
4p = 16
a)
p = 12
b)
p = -12
c)
p = -4
d)
p = 4
107.

What does "inverse" mean?

a)

Same as

b)

Opposite

108.
10x = 90
a)
x = 80
b)
x = 100
c)
x = 10
d)
x = 9
109.
x ÷ 2 = 12
a)
x = 24
b)
x = 6
c)
x = 20
d)
x = 10
110.
5m = 10  solve for m
a)
50
b)
15
c)
5
d)
2
111.
Solve for x:
a)
x = 20
b)
x = 7
c)
x = 10
d)
x = 3
112.

3c = 12

a)

36

b)

4

c)

15

d)

9

113.

10/x = 2

a)

5

b)

20

c)

12

d)

8

114.

Tara caught three times as many fish this year than last year. She caught 63 fish by the end of the year. Which equation represents how many fish she caught last year?

a)

3y = 63

b)

3 + y = 63

c)

63 - y = 3

d)

y/3 = 63

115.

Which choice models this situation?


Anna participated in a read-a-thon. Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?

a)

b - 4 = 44

b)

b + 4 = 33

c)

4b = 44

d)

b/4 = 44

116.

Which choice models this situation?


Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. She worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did she work each day?

a)

h - 5 = 35

b)

h + 5 = 35

c)

5h = 35

d)

h/5 = 35

117.

Becky is preparing for her younger sister's birthday party. She splits a jar of lollipops evenly among 6 goody bags. Each bag ends up with 4 lollipops. How many lollipops did she start with?

a)

n/6 = 4

b)

4n = 6

118.

At a restaurant, four friends decided to divide the bill evenly. If each person paid $13 then which equation can you use to find what the total bill was?

a)

4/x = 13

b)

4x = 13

c)

x/4 = 13

d)

x/3 = 13

119.
2. Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour for her job at the record store.  She made a total of $96 last week.  Which equation models this situation?
a)
96h = 8
b)
h/96 = 8
c)
8h = 96
d)
h/8 = 96
120.
1. Ted bought a dolphin poster for $12.  He now has $5.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
m - 12 = 5
b)
m - 5 = 12
c)
m + 5 = 12
d)
m + 12 = 5
121.
4. There are 3 tennis balls in each can.  The coach bought a total of 27 tennis balls.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
x/3 = 27
b)
27x = 3
c)
x/27 = 3
d)
3x = 27
122.
5.  After dropping 5ºF, the temperature was 37ºF.  Which choice models this situation?
a)
d - 37 = 5
b)
d + 5 = 37
c)
d - 5 = 37
d)
d + 37 = 5
123.
Which choice describes the step needed to isolate the variable? (Tap outside of the gray box to see the equation.)
a)
Divide both sides by 11
b)
Multiply both sides by 11.
c)
Add 11 to both sides.
d)
Subtract 11 to both sides.
124.
Which choice models this situation?
Robyn had some video games, then bought 4 more.  Now she has a total of 10 games.
a)
v - 4 = 10
b)
v + 4 = 10
c)
10/4 = v
d)
4v = 10
125.
What is the first step to solve this equation:
  3x = 44
a)
Add 3 to both sides
b)
Subtract 3 from both sides
c)
Multiply 3 on both sides
d)
Divide 3 on both sides.
126.
x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?
a)
Add 62 to each side. 
b)
Subtract 62 from each side.
c)
Multiply each side by 62.
d)
Add 123 to each side.
127.

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

a)

t - 9 = 25

b)

t + 9 = 25

c)

9t = 25

d)

t/9 = 25

128.

Which choice models this situation?


Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. She worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did she work each day?

a)

h - 5 = 35

b)

h + 5 = 35

c)

5h = 35

d)

h/5 = 35

129.

Which choice models this situation?


Anna participated in a read-a-thon. Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?

a)

b - 4 = 44

b)

b + 4 = 33

c)

4b = 44

d)

b/4 = 44

130.
Choose the correct equation for the situation.
Jane is 3 years older than Sam. If Jane 12, how old is Sam?
a)
j - 3 = 12
b)
s - 3 = 12
c)
s + 3 = 12
d)
j + 12 = 3
131.

Pete mows lawns for 15 dollars per hour (h). Write an equation that represents the relationship between hours mowed and total profit (p).

a)

15p = h

b)

ph = 15

c)

15h = p

d)

15 + h = p

132.
What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p?
765 = p - 254
a)
subtraction
b)
addition
c)
multiplication
d)
division
133.
5.    6b = 30
a)
x = 36
b)
x = 24
c)
x = 180
d)
x = 5
134.
Solve for x:
a)
x = 20
b)
x = 7
c)
x = 10
d)
x = 3
135.
x + 12 = 20
a)
x = 32
b)
x = -32
c)
x = 8
d)
x = -8
136.
Solve the equation:
x - 5.5 = 10.5
a)
x = 16
b)
x = -15
c)
x = 5
d)
x = -5
137.
Solve the equation
3x = 27. 
a)
x = 24
b)
x = 81
c)
x = 9
138.
Solve the following equation
X + 8 = 15
a)
23
b)
-7
c)
7
d)
-23
139.
3 = c -1
a)
3
b)
4
c)
-3
d)
2
140.
Solve the following equation
c / 4 = 4
a)
1/4
b)
8
c)
1
d)
16
141.

y/3=12. What is being done to Y and what do you do to isolate the variable?

a)

Y is being divided by 3, so you need to divide both sides by 3.

b)

3 is being added to Y, so you need to subtract 3 from both sides.

c)

Y is being divided by 3, so you need to multiply both sides by 3.

d)

Y is being divided by 3, so you need to add 3 to both sides.

142.

What do you need to do to both sides to isolate the variable?

a)

Add 5

b)

Subtract 5

c)

Multiply by 5

d)

Divide by 5.

143.

How would you solve this equation: 9x=153?

a)

add 9 to both sides

b)

subtract 9 from both sides

c)

multiply 9 to both sides

d)

divide 9 from both sides

144.

Write an expression for the number of blocks in the left-side pan.

Do not put spaces in your answer.

(a)  

145.

Write an expression for the number of blocks in the right-side pan.

Do not put spaces in your answer.

(a)  

146.

Since the pans are balanced, you know the expressions are equivalent. Write an equation to show this.

Do not put spaces in your answer.

(a)  

147.

What is the operation in the expression x - 3?

a)

addition

b)

subtraction

c)

multiplication

d)

division

148.

What is the inverse operation for the expression x - 3?

a)

addition

b)

subtraction

c)

multiplication

d)

division

149.

How can you isolate the variable in x - 3 = 7?

a)

add 3 to the left side

b)

subtract 3 from the left side

c)

add 7 to the left side

d)

subtract 7 from the left side

150.

When you isolate the variable, what must you do to keep the equation balanced?

x - 3 = 7

a)

Add 3 to 7

b)

Subtract 3 from 7

c)

Add 7 to x

d)

Subtract 7 from x

151.

Fill in the blank (the same thing goes in both blanks)


x−3=7

Step 1: x - 3 ___ = 7 ___

a)

+ 3

b)

- 3

c)

+ 7

d)

- 7

152.

Fill in the blank (the same thing goes in both blanks)


x−3=7


Step 1: x - 3 +3 = 7 +3


Step 2: x = _____

a)

10

b)

4

c)

14

d)

0

153.

Solve x + 5 = 15

Remember to practice writing out the steps even if it is easy.


x = (a)  

154.

Solve x - 9 = 8

Remember to practice writing out the steps even if it is easy.


x = (a)