Solving One-Step Equations

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Solve the equation: x - 11 = 3

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x = 14

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What equation matches this situation? Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.

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v + 4 = 10

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Solve the equation: 17 = x - 20

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x = 37

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Solve the equation: g - 15 = 30

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g = 45

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Solve the equation: 20.5 = x + 4

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x = 16.5

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Definition: One-Step Equation

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An equation that can be solved in one step by performing the same operation on both sides.

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Example of a One-Step Equation: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Definition: Variable

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A symbol, often a letter, used to represent an unknown value in an equation.

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Example of isolating a variable: Solve for x in x - 3 = 10

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x = 13

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Definition: Inverse Operation

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An operation that reverses the effect of another operation (e.g., addition and subtraction).