Solving One-Step Equations with Negatives

What is the first step in solving the equation y + 11 = -20?

• Add 11 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 11

• Subtract 11 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 11

If y + 11 = -20, what is the value of y?

• 9

• 31

• -9

• -31

In the equation J - 14 = -10, what operation should be used to isolate J?

• Subtract 14 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 14

• Add 14 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 14

What is the value of J in the equation J - 14 = -10?

• 4

• -4

• -24

• 24

In the equation -6x = -36, what operation should be used to isolate x?

• Add 6 to both sides

• Subtract 6 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -6

• Divide both sides by -6

What is the value of x in the equation -6x = -36?

• 6

• -6

• 36

• -36

In the equation H / 5 = -9, what operation should be used to isolate H?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

What is the value of H in the equation H / 5 = -9?

• 9

• -45

• 45

• -9

In the equation -3 = K / -8, what operation should be used to isolate K?

• Add -8 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by -8

• Divide both sides by -8

• Subtract -8 from both sides

What is the value of K in the equation -3 = K / -8?

• -3

• 24

• -24

• 3