Solving One Step Equations Review Game

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

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

Back

Variable.

Front

To solve the equation 16 = k/11 you would...

Back

Multiply both sides by 11.

Front

41 = 3 + x. What is the value of x?

Back

38.

Front

6b = 30. What is the value of b?

Back

b = 5.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

Front

What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.