Solving 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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Solve for n: n - 30 = -32

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n = -2

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Solve for p: -6 + p = 6

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p = 12

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Solve for a: a - 10 = 6

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a = 16

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Solve for r: -2 + r = 20

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r = 22

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Solve for n: 18 + n = 31

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n = 13

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What operation would you use to isolate a variable in an equation?

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You would use inverse operations to isolate a variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

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x = 7