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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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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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, making it easier to solve.

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Solve for k: k - 10 = 15

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k = 25

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 9

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x = 13

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in an equation?

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To 'undo' an operation means to perform the inverse operation to return to the original variable.

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Solve for x: x/2 = 6

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x = 12