Solve 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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for x: x + 10 = 25

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x = 15.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: x - 4 = 9?

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Add 4 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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If you have the equation: 7 = y + 3, what is the first step to solve for y?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x = 12?

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x = 4.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To cancel out terms and isolate the variable.

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What is the equation: x - 62 = 123 solved for x?

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x = 185.