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 an inverse operation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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y = 24.

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x = 100.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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x = -54.

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n = -25.

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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x = 6.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.