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 by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: -10 + x = 20

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x = 30

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve for x: 13 + x = -25

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x = -38

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What is the y-intercept of the linear equation y = -5x?

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b = 0

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x = 14

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to isolate the variable and solve the equation.

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

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 10

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x = 14

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 16?

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x = 8