Adding and Subtracting 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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

Solve for x: x + 8 = 10

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve for x: 14 = x - 5

Back

x = 19

Front

What is the first step to solve y + 25 = 80?

Back

Subtract 25 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: x - 12 = 24

Back

x = 36

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7

Front

If 20 = y - 4, what is y?

Back

y = 24

Front

What do you do to both sides of an equation to keep it balanced?

Back

Perform the same operation on both sides.