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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How do you solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides: x = 20 - 12, so x = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 20.5 = x + 4?

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Subtract 4 from both sides: x = 20.5 - 4, so x = 16.5.

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How do you solve the equation 2.3 = p + 0.6?

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Subtract 0.6 from both sides: p = 2.3 - 0.6, so p = 1.7.

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What is the solution to the equation q - 17 = 18?

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Add 17 to both sides: q = 18 + 17, so q = 35.

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How do you solve the equation 8 = m - 12?

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Add 12 to both sides: m = 8 + 12, so m = 20.

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What operation do you perform to isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform the inverse operation of what is currently applied to the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.