One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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Solve for z: z - 33 = 147

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z = 180

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Solve for a: 18 = \frac{a}{2}

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a = 36

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What is the term for a number that has the numerator and denominator flipped?

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Reciprocal

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What equation represents this situation? Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.

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v + 4 = 10

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Solve for y: \frac{y}{3} = 12

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y = 36

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5

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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 for x: 5x = 25

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x = 5