Addition and Subtraction 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 step, typically involving addition or subtraction.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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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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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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In the equation 8 = c - 4, how do you solve for c?

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation to get c = 12.

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What is the solution to the equation 54 = s + 34?

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The solution is s = 20.

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How do you represent a situation with an equation?

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You can represent a situation with an equation by identifying the relationship between quantities and expressing it mathematically.

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What are complementary angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles that add up to 90 degrees.