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 same operation on both sides of the equation.

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

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve for y: y - 10 = 15

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y = 25

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.

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Solve for z: 2z = 16

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z = 8

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What is the solution to the equation: x - 4 = 6?

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x = 10

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If 5 + x = 12, what is x?

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x = 7

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What is the solution to the equation: 20 = y + 5?

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y = 15

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Solve for a: a/4 = 3

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a = 12