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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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 6 = 18?

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Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 48 = 3y?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 3.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Identify the coefficient in the equation 5x - 12 = 75.

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The coefficient is 5.

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How do you solve for x in the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 2 = 12?

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x = 10.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x = 8?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 2.

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What does it mean to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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It means to apply the same mathematical operation to both sides to maintain equality.