Solving One Step Equations with Addition or Subtraction

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, either by addition or subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

Back

7.

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If y - 3 = 10, what is y?

Back

13.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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If 15 = z + 9, what is z?

Back

6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 20 = m - 4?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

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If a - 6 = 2, what is a?

Back

8.

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What is the solution to the equation 50 = p + 25?

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25.