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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Solve for x: x + 5 = 10

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x = 5

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation: x - 3 = 7?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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Solve for y: 2y = 8

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y = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 5 + x = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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

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Solve for x: -4 + x = 2

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x = 6

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Which operation would you use to solve: x/3 = 5?

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Multiply both sides by 3.

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Solve for z: z - 10 = 5

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z = 15