One Step Equations (Full)

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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 is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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If 5x = 25, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Divide by 5 on both sides.

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If x + 2 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 12 = x + 7?

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x = 5.

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If x - 5 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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z = 12.