Solving 1 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 144 = 12y?

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y = 12

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

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x = -9

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What is the solution to the equation y - 14 = 66?

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y = 80

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What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

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x = 5

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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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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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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In the equation x + 7 = 12, what operation would you perform to isolate x?

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You would subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.