Solving One-Step Equations (no negatives)

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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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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z = 12.

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k = 128.

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Multiply both sides by 2.

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Solve: 2 + n = 16

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n = 14.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Add 5 to both sides.