One Step Equations - Addition and Subtraction

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What is the inverse of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve the equation: z + 19 = 35

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z = 16

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What step should you do first to solve this equation? b - 9 = 23

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Add 9 on both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse of multiplication?

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Division

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What is the inverse of division?

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Multiplication

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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 solve an equation?

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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 symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.