One Step Addition and Subtraction Equations

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What is a one-step addition equation?

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A one-step addition equation is an equation that can be solved by adding a number to both sides to isolate the variable.

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What is a one-step subtraction equation?

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A one-step subtraction equation is an equation that can be solved by subtracting a number from both sides to isolate the variable.

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Solve the equation: x + 1/2 = 5/4

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x = 4/4 = 1

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Solve the equation: x + 1.6 = 0.8

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x = -0.8

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Solve the equation: 1/4 + x = 7/8

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x = 5/8

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Solve the equation: 7.4 = n - 2.6

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n = 10

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What does it mean to balance an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring both sides of the equation are equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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Why do we add or subtract the same number on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain equality and isolate the variable.

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What is the first step in solving x + 3 = 7?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation: x - 5 = 2?

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x = 7