Solving One-Step Equations in Algebra

What is the main goal when solving an equation?

• To add numbers to both sides of the equation

• To divide both sides of the equation

• To multiply both sides of the equation

• To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true

According to the addition property of equality, what must you do to maintain equality?

• Subtract the same number from both sides

• Multiply both sides by the same number

• Add the same number to both sides

• Divide both sides by the same number

In the equation -23 + X = -16, what is the value of X?

• -23

• 23

• -7

• 7

What is the result of solving the equation X - 4 = 21?

• X = -17

• X = -25

• X = 25

• X = 17

When using the subtraction property of equality, what must you do to both sides of the equation?

• Multiply by the same number

• Add the same number

• Divide by the same number

• Subtract the same number

What is the solution to the equation X + 12 = -14?

• X = -2

• X = 2

• X = 26

• X = -26

According to the multiplication property of equality, what must you do to maintain equality?

• Divide both sides by the same number

• Multiply both sides by the same number

• Subtract the same number from both sides

• Add the same number to both sides

What is the solution to the equation X / 24 = 5?

• X = 120

• X = 5

• X = 24

• X = 12

What must you do to both sides of the equation according to the division property of equality?

• Add the same number

• Subtract the same number

• Multiply by the same number

• Divide by the same number

What is the solution to the equation -5 * X = 60?

• X = -12

• X = 12

• X = 60

• X = -60