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 is the goal when solving a one-step equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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Solve for x: x + 3 = 10

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x = 7

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Solve for y: y - 5 = 12

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y = 17

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Solve for z: 4z = 20

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z = 5

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What operation would you use to solve x + 4 = 9?

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You would subtract 4 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 8 = x - 2

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x = 10

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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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Solve for p: 3p = 12

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p = 4

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.