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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x + 3 = 10

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x = 7

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Solve for n: n - 4 = 12

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n = 16

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Solve for p: 4p = 16

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p = 4

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, allowing them to be combined.

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Simplify: 2x + 3x

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5x

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Solve for x: x - 5 = 2

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x = 7

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4