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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To isolate the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easy to find its value.

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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.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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Solve for n: n - 4 = 12

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n = 16.

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Solve for n: 12 = n - 8

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n = 20.

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x = 100.

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What is the first step to solve the equation n + 3 = 10?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate n.