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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 to isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve the equation: x + 3 = 10.

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x = 7.

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Solve the equation: y - 5 = 12.

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y = 17.

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Which equation has x = 4 as the solution?

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2x = 8.

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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.

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If 5 is added to a number and the result is 15, what is the equation?

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x + 5 = 15.

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How do you solve the equation: z + 6 = 14?

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Subtract 6 from both sides. z = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3 + a = 10?

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a = 7.