Solving One Step Addition Equations

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What is a one-step addition equation?

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A one-step addition equation is an equation that can be solved in one step by adding a number to both sides to isolate the variable.

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Solve the equation: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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What is the first step in solving x + 3 = 10?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

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Solve the equation: x + 6 = 14

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x = 8

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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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Solve the equation: x + 10 = 20

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x = 10

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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Solve the equation: x + 2 = 9

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x = 7

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve the equation: x + 1 = 5

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x = 4