Solving One 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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How do you solve the equation x - 4 = 5?

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Add 4 to both sides: x - 4 + 4 = 5 + 4, so x = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3: 3c/3 = 12/3, so c = 4.

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How do you isolate x in the equation x - 12 = 2?

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Add 12 to both sides: x - 12 + 12 = 2 + 12, so x = 14.

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

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Add 5 to both sides: x - 5 + 5 = 5 + 5, so x = 10.

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How do you solve the equation x - 8 = 10?

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Add 8 to both sides: x - 8 + 8 = 10 + 8, so x = 18.

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What operation do you perform to both sides of an equation to maintain equality?

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You can add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides by the same number.

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What is the importance of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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It ensures that the equation remains balanced and the equality is maintained.

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

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

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What is the first step in solving x + 3 = 7?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: x + 3 - 3 = 7 - 3, so x = 4.