One Step Equation

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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 to isolate the variable.

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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.

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Solve for x: 17 = x + 3

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x = 14

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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What operation do you perform to solve x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

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Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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2x = 10

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 12?

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x = 7