Addition
x + 5 = 18
x = 13
x - 4 = 5
x = 1
7x = 49
x = 7
x / 6 = 7
x = 42
I have addition in my one step equation and I must zero it out to solve for my variable. I must make use of what mathematical property
Subtraction Property of Equality
x + 25 = 51
x = 26
x - 15 = 21
x = 36
16x = 32
x = 2
x / 13 = 5
x = 65
I have subtraction in my one step equation, and in order to zero it out and be able to solve for my variable, I must make use of what property
Addition Property of Equality
x + 5 = -7
x - 20 = -10
x = 10
-8 x = 56
x = -7
x / -9 = -8
x = 72
I have a variable being multiplied by a coefficient, what property must I use to cancel out and remain with the solution to my variable's value.
Division Property of Equality
x + 12 = -24
x = -36
x - 18 = -21
x = -3
-12x = -60
x = 5
x / -12 = 6
x = -72
I have a fraction within my equation and I must make use of this property in order to cancel out and be able to solve for my variable
Multiplication Property of Equality
x + 18 = 10
x = -8
x - (-25) = 50
x = 25
15x = -75
x = -5
x / -21 = -4
x = 84
Seeing a operation being performed in a one step equation must make use of this to be able to get the variable by itself
Inverse Operation