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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the goal when solving a one-step equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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Solve for y: 13 + y = 20

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y = 7

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Solve for y: y/3 = 8

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y = 24

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Solve for r: r + 20 = 27

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r = 7

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Solve for x: x - 10 = 20

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x = 30

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Solve for x: x + 8 = 15

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x = 7

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What operation would you use to isolate y in the equation y + 5 = 12?

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You would subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.