Write & Solve One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for y: y - 7 = 10

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y = 17

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Write an equation for: Julia ran 30 miles more than Larry, and Julia ran 47 miles. How many miles did Larry run?

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n + 30 = 47

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Solve for x: x - 8 = -5

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x = 3

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What equation represents: Robyn had some video games, then bought 4 more, now has 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10

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If each class needs 24 cupcakes and Martha baked for 3 classes, what equation can find x, the total cupcakes?

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x/3 = 24

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation: 5 + x = 12?

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x = 7

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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.