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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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step to solve the equation 15 = m - 5?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate m.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 15.

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x = 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation -16 + x = -15?

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x = 1.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If m - 5 = -10, what is the value of m?

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m = -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What operation would you perform to solve the equation x - 3 = 7?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If 4 + x = 12, what is x?

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x = 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7