Solve a One-Step Equation

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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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p = 150

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a = 15

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b = 12

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d = -5

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j = 4

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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Divide both sides by 2.

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x = 7

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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