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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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Solve for r: -4 + r = 10

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r = 14

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 15

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x = 10

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What operation would you use to solve the equation: 9x = 153?

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Divide

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Solve for x: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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What equation represents: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more, now she has a total of 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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If x - 3 = 7, what is x?

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x = 10