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 the equation: 5x = 25

Back

x = 5

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 5x = 25?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: 6y = 42

Back

y = 7

Front

Which equation models the situation: James worked 35 hours in 5 days?

Back

5h = 35

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5h = 35?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve the equation: 4b = 44

Back

b = 11

Front

What is the relationship between multiplication and division in solving equations?

Back

Multiplication and division are inverse operations; one can be used to undo the other.