Solving 1-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 isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you 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 subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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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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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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How do you solve the equation 17 = x + 3?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x: x = 17 - 3, so x = 14.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation x - 4 = 17?

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Add 4 to both sides to isolate x: x = 17 + 4, so x = 21.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step to solve x + 5 = 8?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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How do you solve the equation x + 24 = 44?

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Subtract 24 from both sides to isolate x: x = 44 - 24, so x = 20.

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