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 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3 to find x = 4.

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to find x = 5.

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How do you solve the equation 4a = 20?

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Divide both sides by 4 to find a = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 3 = 2?

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Add 3 to both sides to find x = 5.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation to solve for its value.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6x = -24?

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Divide both sides by 6 to find x = -4.

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What is the solution to the equation 12 = 3x?

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Divide both sides by 3 to find x = 4.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to find x = 5.

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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 find m = 6.