One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for n: 8 - n = 12

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n = -4

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Solve for x: x - 10 = 20

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x = 30

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Solve for n: n - 4 = 12

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n = 16

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Solve for n: 5n = 30

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n = 6

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Solve for y: 13 + y = 20

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y = 7

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What operation would you use to isolate a variable in the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3n = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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If 7 + z = 15, what is z?

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z = 8

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.