Solving One-Step Equations by Adding or Subtracting

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 22 = 64?

Back

Subtract 22 from both sides.

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How do you isolate x in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

Solve for x: x + 3 = 29

Back

x = 26

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

Back

x = 3

Front

Find x in the equation x + 2 = 10.

Back

x = 8

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

If x + a = b, how do you solve for x?

Back

Subtract a from both sides: x = b - a.