Solving 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 step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve the equation: 3x = 27

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x = 9

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Solve the equation: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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Solve the equation: z + 45 = 92

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z = 47

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Solve the equation: 1467 + x = 1653

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x = 186

Front

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

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 3x = 27?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

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If Robyn had some video games and bought 4 more to have a total of 10, what equation represents this situation?

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v + 4 = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 10 - 4 = v?

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v = 6

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.