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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Solve for m: m + 13 = 21

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m = 8

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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Solve for z: z - 33 = 147

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z = 180

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Solve for y: y - 7 = 10

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y = 17

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Solve for y: y - 4.6 = 12

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y = 16.6

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What operation would you use to isolate a variable in an equation?

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You would use inverse operations to isolate a variable.

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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 an equation is in the form x + a = b, how do you solve for x?

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Subtract a from both sides: x = b - a.