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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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How do we isolate the variable in an equation?

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Perform the inverse operation of whatever is happening to the variable to both sides.

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Solve for x: 4x = 72

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x = 18

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Back

Multiply by -8 on both sides.

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Solve for g: 7 + g = 11

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g = 4

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x = 16

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What is the coefficient in the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

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The coefficient is 5.

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What is the constant in the equation 2x - 4 = 10?

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The constant is -4.

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What operation would you perform to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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

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Divide both sides by 3.