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, typically by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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What equation represents this situation? Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.

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v + 4 = 10

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Find the variable: 13 + q = 56

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q = 43

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Solve for x: 1467 + x = 1653

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x = 186

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How do you solve the equation 9x = 153?

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Divide both sides by 9.

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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 multiplication?

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Division.

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If x - 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 15

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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