Solve One Step Equations No Negatives

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve for c: 11 + c = 21

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c = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 10x = 90?

Back

x = 9

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute your solution for the variable and make sure that both sides of the equation are 'balanced.'

Front

Solve for n: 14 = n - 5

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n = 19

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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If x + 7 = 15, what is x?

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x = 8

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If 5y = 25, what is y?

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y = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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