Solving 1 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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x = -9

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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x = -5

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Add 14 to both sides.

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x = 5

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

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

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k = 30

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y = 80

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.