Solving 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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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation x + 8 = 15?

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To solve for x, subtract 8 from both sides: x = 15 - 8, so x = 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 13 + x = -25?

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To solve for x, subtract 13 from both sides: x = -25 - 13, so x = -38.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation -10 + x = 20?

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To solve for x, add 10 to both sides: x = 20 + 10, so x = 30.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

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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 both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation x - 5 = 10?

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The first step is to add 5 to both sides: x = 10 + 5, so x = 15.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7