One Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for z in the following equation: z - 33 = 147

Back

z = 180

Front

What is the solution of the equation? 8 = x + 1

Back

x = 7

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2y - 6 = 0?

Back

y = 3