Solving 1 -Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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.

Front

Solve the equation: 7 = x - 4

Back

x = 11

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation n + 8 = 41?

Back

You would subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: n + 8 = 41

Back

n = 33

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

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: z - 10 = 20

Back

z = 30

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 0 = 9?

Back

x = 9

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If you have an equation of the form x + a = b, how do you solve for x?

Back

You subtract a from both sides.

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Solve the equation: x + 0 = 9

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x = 9

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Match the expression: Tory ate 10 cheeseburgers, out of M cheeses. How many cheeseburgers are left?

Back

M - 10