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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x - 3 = 10?

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Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: 3x = 15

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x = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 = 2?

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Multiply both sides by 4.

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Solve for a: a + 10 = 25

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a = 15

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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: x - 7 = 3

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x = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 8?

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x = 4

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Solve for b: b + 15 = 30

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b = 15