One and Two Step Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

Solve for z: z - 33 = 234

Back

z = 267

Front

Solve for x: -12 = -4x

Back

x = 3

Front

The goal when solving a two-step equation is to get the __________ by itself.

Back

variable

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

addition

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve.

Front

If you have the equation 3x = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4