Solving One-Step Equations using Subtraction

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Using the 'opposite operation' to 'undo' and isolate the variable when solving an equation is more commonly called...

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Inverse operations

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Consider the following equation: x + 9 = 17. Which value can be substituted for x to make the equation true?

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When solving the equation 234 + N = 389, what operation would you use to find N?

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Subtraction

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In the equation 17 = x + 3, what is the value of x?

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Solve the equation: 19 = p + 5. What is the value of p?

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 4 = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides.

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

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

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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In the equation 15 = y - 3, what operation would you use to solve for y?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 10 = z + 2?

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