Single-step Equations

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What is a single-step equation?

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A single-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one step by performing a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

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x = 5

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If you add 3 to one side of an equation, what must you do to the other side?

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Add 3 to the other side.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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To isolate the variable (x) 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.

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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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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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True or False: When solving equations, we want to keep the equation balanced.

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True.