Solving 1-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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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What is the first step to solve the equation 3a = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

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Solve the equation: h + 17 = 40.

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h = 23.

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Solve the equation: 3x = 27.

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x = 9.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

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If you have the equation x - 5 = 10, what is the first step to solve it?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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In the equation 4y = 20, what operation would you use to solve for y?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 2z + 6 = 14?

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z = 4.