One Step Equations using Properties of Equality

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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 applying an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the property of equality used when adding the same number to both sides of an equation?

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The Addition Property of Equality states that if you add the same number to both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the property of equality used when subtracting the same number from both sides of an equation?

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The Subtraction Property of Equality states that if you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the property of equality used when multiplying both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number?

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The Multiplication Property of Equality states that if you multiply both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the property of equality used when dividing both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number?

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The Division Property of Equality states that if you divide both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve for y: y - 33 = 147

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y = 180

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Solve for y: 2y = 18

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y = 9

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 2 = 12?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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To solve the equation x - 62 = 123, what should you do?

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Add 62 to each side.

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What is the correct step to solve for m in the equation 15 = m - 5?

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Add 5 to both sides.