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

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation: 15 = 3y?

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5

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What operation should you perform to solve the equation: x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side.

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What is the solution to the equation: x + 5 = 12?

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7

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How do you solve the equation: 12 - n = 7?

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Subtract 7 from 12 to find n, which equals 5.

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What is the solution to the equation: 8 - y = 3?

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5

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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 multiplication?

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Division.

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If you have the equation: 4x = 20, what is x?

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5