Solving One Step Equations

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The objective when solving an equation is to...

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isolate the variable.

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What does x > 6 represent?

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x is greater than 6.

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How should you show your work to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side.

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Solve for b in the equation 10 = -7 + b.

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b = 17.

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Solve the equation: x - 5.5 = 10.5

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x = 16.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 3 = 10?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x = 20?

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x = 5.

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What does the term 'combine like terms' mean?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.