Solving Equations (One-Step)

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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

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Isolating a variable means manipulating the equation to get the variable on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the first step to solve the equation n - 4 = 12?

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation n - 4 = 12?

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n = 16.

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Multiply both sides by 2.

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k = 12.

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What equation represents the situation: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10.

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How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

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x = 185.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides.