One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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 p: p - 6 = -5

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p = 1

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Solve for v: v - 15 = -27

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v = -12

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Solve for m: 18 + m = 8

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m = -10

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Solve for a: a + 11 = 20

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a = 9

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Solve for n: 10n = 40

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n = 4

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What operation would you use to isolate a variable in the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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If you have the equation x - 4 = 10, what is the value of x?

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x = 14

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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.