One step Addition and Subtraction equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5 = m + 11?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate m.

Front

If 17 = x + 3, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 14.

Front

In the equation x + 7 = 12, what operation do you perform to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

m = 20.

Front

How do you solve the equation S + 18 = 24?

Back

Subtract 18 from both sides to find S = 6.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

If you have the equation m - 5 = 10, how do you solve for m?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to get m = 15.

Front

In the equation x + 7 = 12, what is the value of x after isolating it?

Back

x = 5.