One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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: m + 18 = -8

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m = -26

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Solve: -9 = 28 + y

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y = -37

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Solve: 56 = -7x

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x = -8

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Solve: -11 = n - 6

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n = -5

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Solve: 35 = 2.5n

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n = 14

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What operation would you use to isolate the variable in the equation x + 5 = 10?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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If you have the equation x - 4 = 2, what is the value of x?

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x = 6

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

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