One Step Equations

Front

What is an inverse operation?

Back

An inverse operation is an operation that reverses the effect of another operation. For example, addition and subtraction are inverse operations.

Front

What is the inverse operation for the equation n + 1.5 = 5?

Back

Subtract 1.5 from both sides to isolate n.

Front

How do you isolate a variable that is being divided by a number?

Back

Multiply both sides of the equation by that number.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 12 = 2?

Back

x = 14.

Front

What is the inverse operation for the equation x - 15 = 45?

Back

Add 15 to both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = 10?

Back

x = 18.

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

What is the first step to solve the equation n + 1.5 = 5?

Back

Subtract 1.5 from both sides.

Front

If k is divided by 11, how do you isolate k?

Back

Multiply both sides by 11.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4.