Solving One-Step Equations

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What is the solution for x + 9 = 21?

Back

12

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The objective when solving an equation is to....

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isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: x + 19.46 = 245.3

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225.84

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What is the solution for y - 4.6 = 12?

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16.6

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In the equation x + 7 = 12, how should you show your work to isolate the variable?

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

If x + 5 = 15, what is x?

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10

Front

What operation would you use to solve x - 3 = 7?

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Add 3 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution for 2x = 10?

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5

Front

In the equation x + 4 = 10, what is being added to x?

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4