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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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 to get the variable by itself.

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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 multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12. What is x?

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x = 5.

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Solve the equation: 14m = 28. What is m?

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m = 2.

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Solve the equation: 4p = 16. What is p?

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p = 4.

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Solve the equation: +5 = 2 + n. What is n?

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n = 3.

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Solve the equation: 18 = 3b. What is b?

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b = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.