One Step Equation

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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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side of the equation.

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If x + 15 = 10, what is the value of x?

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x = -5.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 17 = x + 3?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the value of x in the equation 17 = x + 3?

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x = 14.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

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x = 185.