Solving One-Step Equations

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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 by performing an inverse operation.

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Solve for n: 12 = n - 8

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n = 20

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Solve for x: x + 8 = 15

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x = 7

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Solve for y: 8 = \frac{y}{3}

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y = 24

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve for x: 13 + x = -25

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x = -38

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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

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

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division