One Variable Equations Practice

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What is a one-variable equation?

Back

A one-variable equation is an algebraic equation that contains only one variable, which can be solved to find its value.

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Solve for x: 2x + 1 = 5

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x = 2

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 6

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x = 10

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4 = 2(x + 3)?

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Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Solve for x: 4 = 2(x + 3)

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x = -1

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for x: -x + 3 = 9

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x = -6

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 6?

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x = 2

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.