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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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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What is the solution to the equation v - 15 = -27?

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The solution is v = -12.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation 26 = 8 + v?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate v: v = 26 - 8, so v = 18.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation -15 + n = -9?

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The solution is n = 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation 15 + b = 23?

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Subtract 15 from both sides to isolate b: b = 23 - 15, so b = 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation q - 12 = 1?

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The solution is q = 13.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B