One step equations adding and subtracting

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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, typically by adding or subtracting a number from both sides.

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Solve for x: x + 3.5 = 6.7

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x = 3.2

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Solve for x: x + 8 = 15

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x = 7

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Solve for x: x - 3.7 = 4.1

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x = 7.8

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Solve for x: x - 10 = 40

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x = 50

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Solve for x: x - 2.2 = 8.6

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x = 10.8

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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How do you isolate the variable in an equation?

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To isolate the variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.