Solving 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.

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What is the goal when solving an 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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What operation would you use to solve the equation: 15 = m - 5?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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Solve the equation: 2y = 18.

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y = 9.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 8 = m - 12?

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Add 12 to both sides.

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Solve the equation: x + 8 = 15.

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x = 7.

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What is the solution to the equation: 19 + a = -50?

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a = -69.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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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?

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Addition.