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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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Solve for x: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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Solve for x: x - 4 = -3

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x = 1

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Solve for x: x - 62 = 123

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x = 185

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What is the first step to solve x + 3 = 10?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

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The objective is to isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What operation would you use to solve x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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Solve for x: x/4 = 2

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x = 8