One-Step Equations with Modeling (Add & Subtract)

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What is a one-step equation?

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

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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 by itself, allowing you to find its value.

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Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.