Solve One-Step (+/-) Equations

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To solve one-step equations, you have to use the ________________ operation.

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In an equation, you want to get the variable...

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by itself

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What is the correct step to solve for the variable? 15 = m - 5

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add 5 to both sides

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What is the value of V? V + 23 = 45

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V = 22

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Solve the equation: x - 5.5 = 10.5

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x = 16

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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What is the additive inverse of a number?

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The number that, when added to the original number, results in zero.

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What is the subtractive inverse of a number?

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The number that, when subtracted from the original number, results in zero.

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If x + 7 = 12, what is x?

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x = 5