Adding Subtracting One-step Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 12 = 34?

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

Front

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

Back

8

Front

How do you solve the equation x - 8 = 5?

Back

Add 8 to both sides to get x = 13.

Front

In the equation 2s + 7 = 14, what is the variable?

Back

s

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 7 = 5?

Back

12

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 5 = 15?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If you have the equation 3x = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

Back

To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

Front

In the equation x - 4 = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

14