One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

What operation is used to isolate a variable in a one-step equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, you perform the inverse operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) on both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

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Solve for y: y - 3 = 10

Back

y = 13

Front

Solve for z: 4z = 20

Back

z = 5

Front

Solve for a: a/2 = 14

Back

a = 28

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

Front

If x + 9 = 15, what is x?

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x = 6

Front

If 3y = 21, what is y?

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y = 7