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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 = 2

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x = 5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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Solve for y: 12 + y = -15

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y = -27

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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x = 5.03

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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.

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y = -11

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x = 30

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Solve for x: x - 3 = -2

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x = 1