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 same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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Solve for m: m + 4 = 12

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m = 8

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Solve for m: 5m = 10

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m = 2

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Solve for a: 12 = 4a

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a = 3

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Solve for c: 5 + c = 8

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c = 3

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication