One step equations with decimals

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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 x: x - 7.09 = 10.89

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x = 17.98

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for n: n + 4.7 = -4.7

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n = -9.4

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What is the first step to solve x - 2.3 = 3.07?

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Add 2.3 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x - 2.3 = 3.07

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x = 5.37

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What is the multiplication property of equality?

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The multiplication property of equality states that if you multiply both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve for x: 3.5x = 7.49

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x = 2.14

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What is the addition property of equality?

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The addition property of equality states that if you add the same number to both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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Solve for x: x = 128.5 + 224.3

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x = 352.8