Solving One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an 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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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 by itself, making it easier to solve.

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Solve for x: 9 + x = 18

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x = 9

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Solve for x: x - 8 = 10

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x = 18

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Solve for x: 4x = 8

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x = 2

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Solve for x: x - 12 = 2

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x = 14

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 5

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x = 9

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What operation would you use to solve x + 5 = 12?

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You would subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.

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If x + 7 = 15, what is x?

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x = 8