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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve the equation: x/3 = 4

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x = 12

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Solve the equation: 2y = 18

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y = 9

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What is the solution of the equation? 8 = x + 1

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x = 7

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Solve for x: x - 5 = 5

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x = 10

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: n - 4 = 12

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n = 16

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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Solve for x: 10 = 2x

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x = 5

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.