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 a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation y - 33 = 147?

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y = 180

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Which equation has w = 8 as the solution?

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8w = 64

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What is the solution to the equation 20.5 = x + 4?

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x = 16.5

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How do you solve the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

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p = 4

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What does it mean to perform the inverse operation?

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Performing the inverse operation means doing the opposite of the current operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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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