solving one and two step equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 12

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

Solve for y: 3y - 5 = 10

Back

y = 5.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

Solve for p: p + 7 = 15

Back

p = 8.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x = 25?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for x: -3x = 12

Back

x = -4.