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 the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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What operation do you perform to solve the equation 9b = 14?

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Divide both sides by 9. The solution is b = 14/9.

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as the solution.

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How do you isolate w in the equation 15 = w - 6?

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Add 6 to both sides. The solution is w = 21.

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What is the solution to the equation c - 5 = 8?

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Add 5 to both sides. The solution is c = 13.

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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 the equation x - 4 = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides. The solution is x = 14.

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In the equation 3x = 12, what operation do you use to find x?

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Divide both sides by 3. The solution is x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 5 + y = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides. The solution is y = 7.