One Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

Solve the equation: 5x = 25

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve the equation: 1/2 n = 10

Back

n = 20

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Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

Back

x = 5

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation: x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3y = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

Which choice models this situation? William needs to sell 25 Husky Cards for a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 cards. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

Back

t + 9 = 25

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x - 4 = 10?

Back

x = 7

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.