Solving one step equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

Front

What is the correct step to solve for the variable in the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations do have an equal sign.

Front

What is the inverse of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What is an expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equal sign.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By using inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.