Solving 1-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 same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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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 addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division.

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Solve the equation: x - 62 = 123

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x = 185 (Add 62 to both sides)

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What equation represents: 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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If Jane is 3 years older than Sam and Jane is 12, what equation represents Sam's age?

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s + 3 = 12

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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2x = 10 (because 2*5 = 10)