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, typically by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 3 = 7?

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You would subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 10.

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x = 14.

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Which operation would you use to solve the equation 2x = 8?

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You would divide both sides by 2.

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Solve for x: 5 = x + 2.

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x = 3.

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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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If x + 15 = 10, what is x?

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x = -5.

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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 multiplication?

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Division.