Solving One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve.

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In the equation -16 + x = -15, what operation do you perform to isolate x?

Back

Add 16 to both sides.

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In the equation y/3 = 12, what operation do you perform to isolate y?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 27?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

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How do you solve the equation 9x = 153?

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Divide both sides by 9.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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If you have the equation x - 5 = 10, what do you do to isolate x?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4 + x = 10?

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x = 6.

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In the equation 2y = 16, what operation do you perform to solve for y?

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Divide both sides by 2.