Solving 1 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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y = 52

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x = 5

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y = 12

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k = 30

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x = 20

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Subtract 'a' from both sides.

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Add 3 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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

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x = 5