One Step Equation

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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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution of the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides to get m = 20.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

Front

How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to both sides to get x = 185.

Front

What is the solution of the equation 17 = x + 3?

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x = 14

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.