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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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What equation represents the situation: 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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What does '5 less than a number' mean in equation form?

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x - 5 = 15.

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How do you isolate the variable k in the equation k/11 = 3?

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Multiply both sides by 11. The solution is k = 33.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations do have an equal sign.

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What operation would you perform to solve the equation x - 4 = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides. The solution is x = 14.

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How do you express 'a number divided by 5 equals 2' in equation form?

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x/5 = 2.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3. The solution is x = 4.

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How do you solve the equation x + 9 = 15?

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Subtract 9 from both sides. The solution is x = 6.