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 step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

x = 5

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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If x - 4 = 10, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 14

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution? x + 15 = 10, 2x = 5, 2x = 10

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2x = 10.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/3 = 5?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to get x = 15.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

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x = 5.