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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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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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Solve the equation: x - 4 = -3

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x = 1

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What operation would you use to solve x + 7 = 12?

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You would subtract 7 from both sides.

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What operation would you use to solve x - 4 = -3?

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You would add 4 to both sides.

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Solve the equation: 14m = 28

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m = 2

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Solve the equation: 1/2x = 6

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x = 12

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve the equation: 4p = 16

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p = 4