One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation f + 6 = -6?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

The letter used to represent a quantity.

Front

Solve for m: -28 = m - (-2)

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m = -30.

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Solve for y: 35 = y - 3

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y = 38.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To undo the operation applied to the variable.

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If you have the equation x + 4 = 10, what is the first step to solve it?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

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

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x = 5.