Writing and Solving one-step equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 44?

Back

Divide 3 on both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

x - 62 = 123. How should you show your work to isolate the variable?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

Write an equation that represents: The sum of a number and 13 is 40.

Back

n + 13 = 40

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

If 5x = 25, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: x + 7 = 15?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 2y = 10

Back

y = 5

Front

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

Back

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