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 does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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Solve for x: x - 10 = 20

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x = 30

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What is the solution to the equation r + 12 = 25?

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r = 13

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How do you model a situation with an equation?

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You translate the words of the situation into a mathematical equation using variables to represent unknown quantities.

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Solve for y: y/3 = 8

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y = 24

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What is the equation that represents Maddi's read-a-thon situation?

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4b = 44

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If t + 9 = 25, how do you find t?

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t = 25 - 9, so t = 16.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 4b = 44?

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You would divide both sides by 4 to isolate b.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 10 = 20?

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Add 10 to both sides of the equation.