Solving One - Step Equations (all ops)

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

Solve for c: 3 = c - 1

Back

c = 4

Front

Solve for n: 5 = 2 + n

Back

n = 3

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 15

Back

x = 10

Front

Solve for b: 18 = 3b

Back

b = 6

Front

Solve for m: 8 = m - 12

Back

m = 20

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation x - 4 = 10?

Back

You would add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve for y: 7y = 21

Back

y = 3

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

Back

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