One Step Equations 6th Grade

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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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Solve for b: b + 1 = 18

Back

b = 17

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What operation would you use to isolate k in the equation k - 5 = 171?

Back

You would add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for k: k = 176

Back

k = 176 is already solved.

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

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What is the first step to solve the equation w + 6 = 11?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for w: w + 6 = 11

Back

w = 5

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Solve for x: x - 8 = 5

Back

x = 13

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 7