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 first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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Solve: x - 4 = 10

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x = 14

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

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Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 5 = f - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides to isolate f.

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Solve: -2s = -38

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s = 19

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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Solve: m + 18 = -8

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m = -26