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 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 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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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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2x = 10

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Solve for x: x - 5.5 = 10.5

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x = 16

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Solve for x: x + 3 = 10

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x = 7

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Solve for x: 2x = 10

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x = 5

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Solve for x: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.