One Step Equations & Key Vocabulary

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What do you call n in the following equation? -2n = -7

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Variable

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

Front

What do we call a letter in math that represents an unknown number?

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Variable

Front

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

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

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Inverse

Front

What is the term for a number in front of a variable?

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Coefficient

Front

What do we call a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal?

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Equation

Front

What is the process of finding the value of a variable called?

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Solving an equation

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

In the equation 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

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