Solving One-Step Equations

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

How do you solve the equation 9x=153?

Back

Divide both sides by 9 to get x = 17.

Front

Solve the equation 2x = -16.

Back

x = -8.

Front

What happens when you multiply or divide two negative numbers?

Back

Your answer will be positive.

Front

Solve for z in the equation 144=12z.

Back

z = 12.

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division).

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

If you have the equation 3x = 21, what operation do you perform to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -4x = 20?

Back

x = -5.

Front

In the equation 5x - 10 = 0, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Add 10 to both sides.