Solving One Step Equations

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To solve a - 4 = 35 you would ...

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add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

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inverse

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Find n. n - 12 = 3

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n = 15

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To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

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add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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Find n. 24 + n = 40

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n = 16

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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If 5 + x = 12, what is x?

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x = 7.