One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

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.

Front

Which equation has x = 4 as the solution?

Back

2x = 8.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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.