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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does the equals sign (=) indicate in an equation?

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The equals sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of it are equal in value.

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j = 6

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p = 4

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x = 8

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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x = 3

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

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x = 10

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.