Solving 1 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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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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 to get the variable by itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: x - 3 = 10

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x = 13

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: 3x = 15

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: x/4 = 2

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x = 8

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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Solve for x: 2x = 16

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x = 8

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: x - 7 = -2

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7