One-Step Equations (Positive Values Only)

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

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation m - 4 = 12?

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The solution is m = 16.

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Which equation has t = 10 as the solution?

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The equation t + 5 = 15 has t = 10 as the solution.

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What is the first step to solve the equation f + 6 = 6?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate f.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 18 = m + 12?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to isolate m.

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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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What operation would you perform to both sides of the equation x + 3 = 10 to solve for x?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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If you have the equation 5y = 25, what is the first step to solve for y?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 14?

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The solution is x = 7.