Solving One Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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To solve n + 23 = 65 you would...

Back

Subtract 23 from both sides of the equation.

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What is n? n - 6 = 10

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n = 16.

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To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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Find n. 24 + n = 40

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n = 16.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3n = 12?

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n = 4.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

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To undo operations and isolate the variable.