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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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j = 6

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What is the first step to solve for b in the equation: 2b = -16?

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Divide 2 to both sides.

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What operations are used to solve equations?

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Inverse or opposite operations.

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x = 7

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To solve the equation x - 62 = 123, what should you do?

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Add 62 to each side.

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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 multiplication?

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Division.

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If you have the equation 3x = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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