Solving One-Step Equations (no negatives)

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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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Solve: 18 = 3b

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b = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation 76 = x + 39?

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Subtract 39 from both sides to isolate x.

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Solve: 76 = x + 39

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x = 37

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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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Solve: 11 = x - 7

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x = 18

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What operation would you use to solve n/12 = 4?

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Multiply both sides by 12.

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Solve: n/12 = 4

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n = 48

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 27?

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x = 9

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.