One Step Equation Modeling

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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 for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Solve for y: y - 3 = 10

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y = 13

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for n: n + 2 = 6

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n = 4

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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Write the equation for the model: 5 more than x equals 12.

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x + 5 = 12