One 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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What is the goal when solving one-step equations?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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Solve: -9 = 28 + y

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y = -37

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Solve: m + 18 = -8

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m = -26

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Solve: 56 = -7x

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x = -8

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Solve: 35 = 2.5n

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n = 14

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Solve: -2s = -38

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s = 19

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What operation would you use to isolate y in the equation -9 = 28 + y?

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Subtract 28 from both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.