One Step Equations 6th Grade

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 y: y + 7 = 15

Back

y = 8

Front

Solve for w: 6w = 24

Back

w = 4

Front

Solve for w: w + 6 = 11

Back

w = 5

Front

Solve for a: a - 19 = 50

Back

a = 69

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3y = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If you have the equation 5 + z = 12, what is z?

Back

z = 7