One step Equations with Addition and Subtraction

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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 or subtraction to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for t: 9 + t = 56

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t = 47

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Solve for y: y + 6 = 20

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y = 14

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Solve for x: x - 10 = 12

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x = 22

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What should you do to solve x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side.

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Write the equation for: Janna is 3 years older than Zak, if Janna is 12.

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z + 3 = 12

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If x + 5 = 15, what is x?

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x = 10