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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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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Solve for k: 10 = k + 19

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k = -9

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Solve for w: 3w = 15

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w = 5

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Solve for b: -11b = -44

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b = 4

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Solve for a: a - 19 = -30

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a = -11

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Solve for m: 110 = -11m

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m = -10

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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You would subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 8?

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Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 7 = 3?

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x = 10