Solving 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 the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division.

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Solve for x: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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Solve for y: y - 3 = 10

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y = 13

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Solve for z: 4z = 20

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z = 5

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Solve for a: a ÷ 4 = 3

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a = 12

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 10 = b + 2?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.