One Step equations addition and subtraction

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, usually by adding or subtracting a number from both sides.

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Solve for W: W + 32 = 26

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W = -6

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation to find its value.

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Solve for x: x - 18 = -2

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x = 16

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for q: q + 10 = 22

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q = 12

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for d: d - 10 = 8

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d = 18

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If 86 + y = 99, what is y?

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y = 13

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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The purpose of solving equations is to find the value of the unknown variable.