One Step Equations Anchor Chart

 This past week for Stumped in Pre-Algebra we covered One-Step Equations. As part of reviewing the process I created a mini anchor chart to put our Interactive Notebooks.

The chart started pretty simple with title and a sample problem for each of the four operations. Next, it was time to start working through the steps of each equation and take helpful notes as we went along.

First up was Addition! Pretty simple to find the missing addend in this problem. You have probably been doing this since Kindergarten and didn't know you were doing Algebra!

Time for some Subtraction! Again, just finding a missing value. Now a bit trickier with this one since it became a negative variable. Just remember, what you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other!

Are you ready to Mulitply? Using those inverse operations is key! Don't forget to use another method to check your answer!

Last, but not least, it's time to Divide! Now, with division it was a bit trickier and you can see where we used our inverse operations to help us change up the problem before we checked it.

Simple as that but a great reference! Check back Monday for a Flippable on Multi-Step Equations! :)

Inverse Operations Anchor Chart

Inverse Operations are fundamental when learning about expressions and equations. To help my students in remembering the operations that "undo" each other, I have created an Inverse Operations Chart to use as a resource.

You can simply click on the image above to download the chart for FREE! It's already filled in for you and ready to use as a resource. Now, if you are looking for blank charts to use in the classroom, feel free to check out my Inverse Operations and One Step Equations Anchor Charts and Practice Problems in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store for only $2.00!

And if you need more practice on using Inverse Operation in Addition and Subtraction, here is a great video with examples that I found to share!