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

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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 of what is being done to the variable. For example, if the variable is being added to a number, subtract that number from both sides.

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Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

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a = -69

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Solve for x: x - (-1) = 11

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x = 10

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Solve for x: x - 8 = -5

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x = 3

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Solve for c: -12 + c = 38

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c = 50

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Solve for b: 10 = -7 + b

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b = 17

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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 does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation are equal by performing the same operation on both sides.