One Step Equations using Properties of Equality

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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 applying an inverse operation.

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What is the property of equality used to solve x + 12 = 20?

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The property of equality states that if you add or subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve the equation: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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What is the property of equality used to solve y - 4.6 = 12?

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The property of equality states that if you add or subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve the equation: y - 4.6 = 12

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y = 16.6

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What is the property of equality used to solve 4 + b = 30?

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The property of equality states that if you add or subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve the equation: 4 + b = 30

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b = 26

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What is the property of equality used to solve 2w = 58?

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The property of equality states that if you multiply or divide both sides of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve the equation: 2w = 58

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w = 29