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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation to isolate n.

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What is the solution to the equation n - 12 = 3?

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n = 15.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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Substitute the variable with the answer and verify if both sides of the equation are equal.

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Solve the equation c / 4 = 4. What is c?

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c = 16.

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If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 5.

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If y - 3 = 7, what is y?

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y = 10.