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.

Front

Solve the equation: 5n = 30

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n = 6

Front

What operation is used to isolate the variable in the equation x/3 = 4?

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Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

Solve the equation: x/3 = 4

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x = 12

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Back

c = -33

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x/5 = 20?

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Multiply both sides by 5.

Front

Solve the equation: x/5 = 20

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x = 100

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5