One-step Adding and Subtracting Equations - Review

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one operation, either by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

Front

Solve: x - 4 = 2

Back

x = 6

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

Back

Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation to find its value.

Front

Solve: m - 9 = -14

Back

m = -5

Front

What is the first step to solve x + 6 = 13?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve: b - 8 = -17

Back

b = -9

Front

What is the solution to the equation k + 5 = -4?

Back

k = -9

Front

What operation would you use to solve x - 6 = 13?

Back

Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of an equation?

Back

An equation shows that two expressions are equal and can be solved to find the value of a variable.

Front

Solve: x + 6 = 12

Back

x = 6