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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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x = 12

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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Solve for S: S + 4 = 24

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S = 20

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Addition.

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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Division Property.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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x = 15.

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Divide both sides by 2.