Solving One Step Equations

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The objective when solving an equation is to...

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isolate the variable.

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x - 62 = 123. How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

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Add 62 to each side.

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Simplify the following expression: 3 + 5x + 8 - 2x

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11 + 3x

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What is the result of 2( x + 9)?

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2x + 18

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What equation matches 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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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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If you have the equation 5x = 25, how do you solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

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x = 5.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.