Solving One Step Equations

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The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

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variable

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To solve x - 12 = 95 you would...

Back

add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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To solve a - 4 = 35 you would ...

Back

add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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Find n. n - 12 = 3

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n = 15

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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addition

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one operation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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If 3x = 12, what is x?

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x = 4

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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In the equation x - 7 = 2, what operation would you use to solve for x?

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Add 7 to both sides.