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 involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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x = 7

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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x = 13

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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x = 4

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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 opposite side.

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x = 8

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

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x = 6