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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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Solve: c - 8 = -12

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c = -4

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Solve: m + 13 = 21

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m = 8

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Solve: -11x = 55

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x = -5

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How do we isolate the variable in an equation?

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Perform the inverse operation of whatever is happening to the variable to both sides.

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x = 16

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.