Beginning one-step solving

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4p = 16?

Back

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate p.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

Back

p = 4

Front

Which operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5

Front

In the equation f - 2 = 5, what operation should be performed to isolate f?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation f - 2 = 5?

Back

f = 7

Front

How do you isolate x in the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

x = 5

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

Front

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.