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 to isolate the variable.

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Solve the equation: 2y = 18

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y = 9

Front

What operation would you use to isolate y in the equation: 2y = 18?

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Divide both sides by 2.

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Back

t = 40

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -6x = 30?

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Divide both sides by -6.

Front

Solve the equation: -6x = 30

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x = -5

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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Solve the equation: x - 62 = 123

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x = 185

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What operation should you perform to solve the equation: x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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Solve the equation: r + 20 = 27

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r = 7