Solving One Step Equations

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What is the correct step to solve for the variable in the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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The _________ must be alone or isolated on one side of the equation.

Back

Variable.

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What is n in the equation n - 6 = 10?

Back

n = 16.

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To solve the equation x - 12 = 95, you would...

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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How would you solve the equation 9x = 153?

Back

Divide by 9 on both sides.

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 14?

Back

y = 7.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x/5 = 3?

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Multiply both sides by 5.