Solve One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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Solve the equation: x - 4 = -3

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x = 1

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What operation should you perform to solve x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

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Solve the equation: x - 8 = -5

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x = 3

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Solve the equation: x + 12 = -15

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x = -27

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Solve the equation: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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If x + 10 = 20, what is x?

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x = 10