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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for v: v + 4 = 10

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v = 6

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Solve for y: -y = 22

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y = -22

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Solve for b: 10 = -7 + b

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b = 17

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What is the first step to solve the equation -4 + r = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for r: -4 + r = 10

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r = 14

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4

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What is the solution to the equation 5 - x = 2?

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x = 3

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What does it mean to check the solution of an equation?

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Checking the solution means substituting the found value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.