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.

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 12

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x = 16

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for z: 10 = z + 7

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z = 3

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for x: x/3 = 4

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x = 12

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows us to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for K: 4K = 12

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K = 3

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step to solve x + 5 = 10?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.