Solve 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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What is the first step to solve the equation -3 = x + 5?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -6x = -12?

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Divide both sides by -6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation m - 5 = -15?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 7 = 10?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get x = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4 = y - 3?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5.