Solving One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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Solve for z: 144 = 12z

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z = 12

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To solve the equation x - 62 = 123, you would?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in 765 = p - 254?

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Addition

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Solve for y: 5y = 45

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y = 9

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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Solve for x: 3x = 21

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x = 7

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.