Solving One Step Equations

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To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

Back

add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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To solve a - 4 = 35 you would ...

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add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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addition

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One way to be certain of your work and having the correct solution is to what?

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Check your solution.

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What would you do to solve 2.3n = 9.4?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 2.3.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 10 = 30?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 15?

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x = 8.

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What operation would you use to solve x/4 = 3?

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Multiply both sides by 4.