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

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

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The solution is c = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 12 = 2?

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The solution is x = 14.

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What is the solution to the equation 9 + x = 18?

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The solution is x = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 5 = 5?

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The solution is x = 10.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = 10?

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The solution is x = 18.

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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 inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.