One and two step equations

Front

Solve for x: 7 + x = -12

Back

x = -19

Front

Solve for x: -2x = 18

Back

x = -9

Front

What does QUOTIENT mean?

Back

divide

Front

What does SUM mean?

Back

add

Front

What are the steps to solve for x in -5b + 6 = 24?

Back

subtract 6 from both sides and divide both sides by -5

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

Back

x = 2