1 and 2 step equations test

Front

What is the first step to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Back

a = 112

Front

Solve for x in the equation x + 14 = 19.

Back

x = 5

Front

Back

x = 40

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To isolate the variable and find its value.

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

In the equation x - 5 = 10, what operation would you perform to solve for x?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5

Front

If you have the equation x + 3 = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 9