One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/2 = 3?

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Multiply both sides by 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -4y = 8?

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Divide both sides by -4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5 = 2x + 3?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the subtraction property of equality?

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The subtraction property of equality states that if you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the multiplication property of equality?

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The multiplication property of equality states that if you multiply both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, the two sides remain equal.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 5 = 9?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4 = 2x + 6?

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Subtract 6 from both sides.