Solving One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

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If 15 = m - 5, what is the first step to isolate m?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 18 = 36?

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x = 9.

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How do you solve the equation p - 254 = 765?

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Add 254 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation k/11 = 5?

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Multiply both sides by 11.