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 by performing an inverse operation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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Solve the equation: 5 + x = 12

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x = 7.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve the equation: x - 3 = 10

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x = 13.

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Translate: Three times a number is 15.

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3x = 15.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x = 10?

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x = 5.

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Solve the equation: x/4 = 2

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x = 8.

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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.

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Solve the equation: 12 = y + 4

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y = 8.