One Step Equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

How do you solve the equation 5n = 30?

Back

Divide both sides by 5: n = 30 / 5 = 6.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

What is the solution to the equation 8 - n = 12?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides: -n = 12 - 8; n = -4.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

How do you solve the equation 2/3n = 8?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3/2: n = 8 * (3/2) = 12.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

What is the solution to the equation 6y = 42?

Back

Divide both sides by 6: y = 42 / 6 = 7.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

How do you solve the equation 1/2n = 10?

Back

Multiply both sides by 2: n = 10 * 2 = 20.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation n + 3 = 10?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides: n = 10 - 3 = 7.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4n = 16?

Back

Divide both sides by 4: n = 16 / 4 = 4.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

How do you check the solution of an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B