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.

Front

Solve for x: x + 13 = 25

Back

x = 12

Front

Solve for n: n - 8 = 12

Back

n = 20

Front

Solve for x: x + (-13) = 17

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x = 30

Front

Solve for n: \frac{n}{5} = 5

Back

n = 25

Front

Solve for n: n - (-4) = 12

Back

n = 8

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

If you have the equation x - 3 = 7, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.