Solving One-Step Equations

Front

x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

2n = 100

Back

n = 50

Front

Find the variable: 13 + q = 56

Back

q = 43

Front

To solve the equation x - 62 = 123, you would?

Back

add 62 to each side

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 3x = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5 + y = 10?

Back

y = 5