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 the equation: 2y = 18

Back

y = 9

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Solve the equation: 5x = 25

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x = 5

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Solve the equation: x - 10 = 20

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x = 30

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Back

t = 40

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Solve the equation: x/3 = 4

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x = 12

Front

What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation 3x = 12?

Back

You would divide both sides by 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 7 = 15?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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If you have the equation 4x = 20, what is the value of x?

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x = 5