one step equations addition and subtraction

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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 operation, such as addition or subtraction, to isolate the variable.

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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 of the equation by itself.

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What are inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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Solve the equation: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve the equation: y - 3 = 10

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y = 13

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What is the first step to solve the equation: b + 4 = 16?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 3x = 27

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x = 9

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What operation would you use to solve: x - 6 = 2?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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If you have the equation: 11 = x + 4, what is the value of x?

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x = 7

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What is the solution to the equation: y + 8 = 20?

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y = 12