One 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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for V: V - 9 = -5

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V = 4

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Solve for c: c + 15 = -10

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c = -25

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Solve for w: -6w = -24

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w = 4

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Solve for b: b - 12 = -5

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b = 7

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Solve for k: k + 15 = 0

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k = -15

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 7 = 10?

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You would subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3y = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.

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If an equation is in the form x - a = b, how do you solve for x?

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Add a to both sides of the equation.