🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

Identify one-step equations with rational numbers

Use inverse operations to solve equations

Explain my solution process clearly

⚖️ Part 1: Solving One-Step Equations

Remember: Use inverse operations to isolate the variable. What you do to one side, you must do to the other!

1. x + 7 = 15

Answer: x = _______

2. y - 9 = 12

Answer: y = _______

3. 4m = 28

Answer: m = _______

4. n ÷ 6 = 8

Answer: n = _______

5. (1/2)p = 10

Answer: p = _______

6. k + 2.5 = 8.7

Answer: k = _______

7. For the equation x - 5 = 11, explain which inverse operation you used and why:

8. Create your own one-step equation and solve it:

My equation: _________________ = _________

Solution: ________________

9. Challenge: Sarah bought 3 identical notebooks for $21. Write and solve an equation to find the cost of one notebook:

Equation: ________________

One notebook costs: $ _______