One and Two Step Equations

Front

Solve for p in the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

Solve for d in the equation: 6d = 24

Back

d = 4

Front

Solve for x in the equation: 2x + 6 = 12

Back

x = 3

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving a one-step equation?

Back

Isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

Solve for x: 5x = 25

Back

x = 5