Writing and Solving one-step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 20 = x - 4?

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Add 4 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for p: 765 = p - 254

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p = 1019.

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What is the equation that represents: 8 dollars per hour for h hours equals 96 dollars?

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8h = 96.

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If x - 62 = 123, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 17 = x + 3?

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x = 14.