Solving 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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve for b: 4 + b = 30

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b = 30 - 4 = 26

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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What equation represents: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10

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Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 49 + 32 = 81

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Solve for x: 10x = 90

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x = 90 / 10 = 9

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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What is the first step to solve the equation: x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 12 - 5.

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Solve for y: y / 3 = 15

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y = 15 * 3 = 45

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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