One Step Equation

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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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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Solve for b: 4 + b = 30

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b = 26

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 15 = m - 5?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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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 operation would you use to solve the equation: x + 7 = 15?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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If you have the equation 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

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x = 4

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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 and find its value.