Solving 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 one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in an equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the opposite operation to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation b - 14 = -10?

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b = 4.

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

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x = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation m / 2 = 10?

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m = 20.

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If John has $18 left after spending $63, what equation represents this situation?

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x - 63 = 18, where x is the amount of money John started with.

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What equation represents Robyn's situation of having some video games and buying 4 more to have a total of 10?

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v + 4 = 10.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 15 = 10?

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Subtract 15 from both sides: x = 10 - 15.