One Step Equation

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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 to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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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 solution to the equation: 17 = x + 3?

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x = 14.

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What is the solution to the equation: x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.

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How do you solve the equation: x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides to isolate x.

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What is the correct step to solve for the variable in: 15 = m - 5?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'show your work' in math?

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'Showing your work' means to write down each step taken to solve a problem, demonstrating how you arrived at the answer.

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

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Subtract 5 from both sides.