CAN DO: 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 s: s - 17 = 87

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s = 104

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Solve for s: 71 = s + 38

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s = 33

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Solve for y: y - 33 = 147

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y = 180

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Solve for v: v - 35 = 44

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v = 79

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Solve for x: 20.5 = x + 4

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x = 16.5

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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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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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What does it mean to 'isolate a variable'?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.