Solving- one step equations - subtraction

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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 subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for z: z - 33 = 147

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z = 180

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If j - 3 = 4, what is j?

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j = 7

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What is the solution to the equation h - 12 = 0?

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h = 12

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Solve for a: a - 19 = -30

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a = -11

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

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Isolating 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 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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If the equation is y - 8 = 2, what is y?

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y = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 50 - x = 20?

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x = 30