Solving One-Step Equations Positive

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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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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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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Solve: 11 = x - 7

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x = 18

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side.

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Solve: 2x = 16

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x = 8

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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Solve: 3 + x = 10

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x = 7

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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 and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve: 5x = 25

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x = 5