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 step, typically by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve the equation 3x = 12?

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

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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If 2x + 4 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x = 16?

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x = 4.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 3 = 7?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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What is the equation that represents: 'A number decreased by 5 equals 10'?

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x - 5 = 10.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 6b = 30?

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b = 5.