Solving One Step Equations

Front

What must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation when solving one-step equations?

Back

variable

Front

What operation would you perform to solve the equation a - 4 = 35?

Back

add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What term describes the operations used to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

inverse

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

subtraction

Front

If n - 12 = 3, what is the value of n?

Back

n = 15

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To isolate the variable.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

division

Front

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

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5