One Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve for x: 20.5 = x + 4

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x = 16.5

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What equation represents this 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 for q: q - 12 = 1

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q = 13

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Back

a = 36

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4