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 by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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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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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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Solve for y: y - 4.6 = 12

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y = 16.6

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Solve for x: x – 17 = 36

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x = 53

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Solve for x: x + 19.46 = 245.3

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x = 225.84

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If Pippen scored 33 points and Jordan scored 12 points more, how many points did Jordan score?

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Jordan scored 45 points.

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Solve for x: 1467 + x = 1653

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x = 186

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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 and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.