Solving one step equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the correct step to solve for the variable in the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

Solve to find the value of x: x - 4 = 12

Back

x = 16

Front

Choose the correct equation for the situation: Jane is 3 years older than Sam. If Jane is 12, how old is Sam?

Back

s + 3 = 12

Front

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

Back

Addition

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

If x + 7 = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 3

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 20 = y + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 5x = 25, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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