One Step Equation Review

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

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What is the solution of 42 = 7f?

Back

f = 6

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What is a reciprocal?

Back

A reciprocal is a number that, when multiplied by the original number, gives a product of 1. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

Front

Write an equation to represent: Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish this year.

Back

3f = 63

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Solve for y: y - 33 = 147

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y = 180

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

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If 5x = 25, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.