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 by performing an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to find its value.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for x: x + 4 = 10

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x = 6.

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Solve for x: x - 3 = 7

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x = 10.

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If 5 less than a number is 15, what is the equation?

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x - 5 = 15.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Add 254 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 2x = 14

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x = 7.