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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 of the equation.

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

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve for n: n + 9 = 12

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n = 3

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Solve for x: x - 9 = 3

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x = 12

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Solve for w: w + 7 = 10

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w = 3

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Solve for z: z - 5 = 3

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z = 8

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What operation would you use to solve n + 9 = 12?

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You would subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.

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What operation would you use to solve x - 9 = 3?

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You would add 9 to both sides of the equation.

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If an equation is in the form x + a = b, how do you find x?

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You subtract 'a' from both sides of the equation.

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If an equation is in the form x - a = b, how do you find x?

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You add 'a' to both sides of the equation.