Solving Equations (One-Step)

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

Back

Addition

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Solve the equation x – 17 = 36.

Back

x = 53

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Solve the equation x + 12 = 20.

Back

x = 8

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Solve the equation 3x = 27.

Back

x = 9

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How should you show your work to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

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

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To undo the operations applied to the variable and isolate it.

Front

If you have the equation x + a = b, what operation would you use to solve for x?

Back

Subtract a from both sides.

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In the equation 4x = 20, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.