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 step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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w = 12

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Solve the equation: 4x = 8

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x = 2

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Solve the equation: 8x = 32

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x = 4

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Solve the equation: x - 8 = 10

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x = 18

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Solve the equation: -6x = 30

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x = -5

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

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

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

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If you have the equation x/2 = 6, how do you solve for x?

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Multiply both sides by 2 to get x = 12.