One Step Equation

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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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

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x = 185.

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

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

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If x - 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 15.

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What operation would you use to solve x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 4 = 9?

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x = 5.

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, allowing us to isolate it.