Solving One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve the equation: x + 5 = 10

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x = 5

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Solve the equation: x - 3 = 7

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x = 10

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

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x = 4

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Solve the equation: -4x = 16

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x = -4

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: x/3 = 5

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x = 15

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division