One Step Equations

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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation 1/2 n = 10?

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Multiply both sides by 2 to isolate n: n = 20.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation x + 8 = 15?

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Subtract 8 from both sides: x = 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation y/3 = 8?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate y: y = 24.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 13 + y = 20?

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Subtract 13 from both sides: y = 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation 5 n = 30?

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate n: n = 6.

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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 multiplication?

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Division.

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If n - 4 = 10, what is n?

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Add 4 to both sides: n = 14.

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

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