Solving One Step Equations

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To solve n + 23 = 65 you would...

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subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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addition

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Find n. n - 12 = 3

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n = 15

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What is n? n - 6 = 10

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n = 16

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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subtraction

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving n + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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If 3n = 12, what is n?

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n = 4

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What is the solution to the equation n - 4 = 10?

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n = 14