One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.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 of the equation by itself.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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x = 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the solution to the equation p - 6 = 18?

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p = 24.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal.

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How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides to isolate x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A