One Step Equations 6th Grade

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x - 3 = 10?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

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Solve for b: b + 1 = 18

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b = 17

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 8 = 5?

Back

Add 8 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x = 27

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x = 9

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

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

Back

x = 13

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If 2x = 16, what is x?

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x = 8