Solving One-Step Equations

Front

What do you call the number in front of a variable that is being multiplied?

Back

Coefficient

Front

Solve: y + 9 = -10

Back

y = -19

Front

Solve: 11 = x - 7

Back

x = 18

Front

When multiplying or dividing, what happens when you have two negative signs?

Back

Your answer will be positive

Front

What do you call when you add two opposite numbers?

Back

Additive Inverse

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions.

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

Front

What is the purpose of inverse operations?

Back

To undo the effect of an operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

Front

Solve: 3x = 12

Back

x = 4

Front

Solve: x/4 = 2

Back

x = 8