Warm Up-One Step Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 12 + y = 45?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: x - 2 = 19?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: -63 = -3x?

Back

Divide both sides by -3.

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 purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To undo operations and isolate the variable.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 4y - 7 = 9?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.