Solving One Step Equations

Front

Find n. 24 + n = 40

Back

n = 16

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

subtraction

Front

To solve a - 4 = 35 you would ...

Back

add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

Back

inverse

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7

Front

If 10 = y - 3, what is y?

Back

y = 13

Front

What is the first step to solve 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.