One Step Equations

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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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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation t + 9 = 25?

Back

Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.

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If r + 12 = 25, what is the value of r?

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r = 13.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 18?

Back

y = 9.

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What operation would you perform to solve x/3 = 4?

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Multiply both sides by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation x/3 = 4?

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x = 12.

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What does the equation t - 9 = 25 represent?

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It represents a situation where 9 is subtracted from t to equal 25.

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What is the solution to the equation 20 = x + 10?

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x = 10.