Solving 1 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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Solve: 66 = y + 14

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y = 52

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

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You would add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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x = -9

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

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Solve: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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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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Solve: 144 = 12y

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y = 12

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What is the solution to the equation k = 30?

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The solution is k = 30.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.