Solving one step equations

Front

What is the opposite of ADD?

Back

Subtract

Front

What is the opposite of Multiplication?

Back

Divide

Front

Solve for x: 9x + 9 = 9

Back

x = 0

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 get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To undo operations and isolate the variable.

Front

If 2x - 3 = 5, what is x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 2?

Back

x = 8