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 = 10

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x = 7

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What does it mean when a number is next to a variable?

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It means multiplication. For example, 4x means 4 times x.

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Solve for x: 12 = x - 5

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x = 17

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If you have the equation x - 2 = 5, what is x?

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x = 7

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Write an equation for: A box has 10 apples, and you take away 3. How many are left?

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x = 10 - 3

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 4 = 9?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 5 = x + 2

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x = 3

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True or False: In the equation x - 6 = 4, you add 6 to both sides to solve for x.

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True

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If 8 = x + 3, how do you find x?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: x = 5.