Solving One - Step Equations

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Solve the following equation: +5 = 2 + n

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To check your solution, you do what first?

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Substitute the variable with the answer

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What operation is the inverse of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve the following equation: 1 + a = 15

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Solve the following equation: -3 = n - 11

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: n + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2n = 16?

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To undo operations and isolate the variable.