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 for m: m + 13 = 21

Back

m = 8

Front

Solve for x: 3x = 9

Back

x = 3

Front

Solve for x: x - 8 = -5

Back

x = 3

Front

Solve for x: x + 10 = 4

Back

x = -6

Front

Solve for x: 5x = 40

Back

x = 8

Front

What operation would you use to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

You can use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to isolate a variable.

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 7

Front

If 2x = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 4 = 10?

Back

Add 4 to both sides of the equation.