One Step Equations

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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 same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the goal when solving one-step equations?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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You would subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 9?

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x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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Add 4.6 to both sides to get y = 16.6.

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What is the solution to the equation 20 = 4p?

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p = 5.

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Which equation can be solved to find x if 2x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to get 2x = 6, then divide by 2 to find x = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 9 = 3 + m?

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m = 6.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.