Beginning one-step solving

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4p = 16?

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Divide both sides by 4 to isolate p.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

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p = 4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Which operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 2x = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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In the equation f - 2 = 5, what operation should be performed to isolate f?

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Add 2 to both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation f - 2 = 5?

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f = 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate x in the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1