Solving 1-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 step by performing an inverse operation.

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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 subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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Solve the equation: h + 17 = 40.

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h = 23.

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Solve the equation: r - 38 = 9.

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r = 47.

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To solve the equation x + 5 = 8, I would...

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subtract 5 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 3x = 27.

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x = 9.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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