One Step Equations

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

Solve the equation: x ÷ 2 = 12

Back

x = 24

Front

What is the first step to isolate x in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

Solve the equation: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

Solve the equation: 3x = 27

Back

x = 9

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 inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

If you have the equation x + 5 = 10, how do you solve for x?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to get x = 5.