Solving One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an 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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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 15

Back

x = 10

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Solve for p: 3p = 12

Back

p = 4

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Solve for x: 20 = x - 3

Back

x = 23

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation: x/4 = 5?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

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Solve for y: y - 7 = 2

Back

y = 9

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

Solve for k: k/11 = 3

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k = 33

Front

What does it mean to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

It means to do the same mathematical operation to both sides to keep the equation balanced.