One Step Equation Modeling

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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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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.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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If x + 3 = 10, what is the value of x?

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x = 7 (Subtract 3 from both sides).

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If x - 5 = 2, what is the value of x?

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x = 7 (Add 5 to both sides).

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What does the equation x + 6 = 13 represent?

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It represents that when 6 is added to x, the result is 13.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value.