1 step equations

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

Solve for x: 6x = 30

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve for c: c + 3 = 12

Back

c = 9

Front

Solve for u: 2u = 6

Back

u = 3

Front

What is the goal when solving equations?

Back

Isolate the Variable

Front

Solve for t: t - 1 = 18

Back

t = 19

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: x/4 = 2

Back

x = 8

Front

Solve for y: 5y = 25

Back

y = 5

Front

What operation would you use to solve x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.