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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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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Evaluate: 5 + x = 12. What is x?

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x = 7.

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Evaluate: y - 4 = 10. What is y?

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y = 14.

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Evaluate: 3z = 15. What is z?

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z = 5.

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k = 12.

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What is the first step to solving the equation x + 9 = 15?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solving the equation 2y = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2.