Solving 1-Step Equations

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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 inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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Solve for q: q - 12 = 1

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q = 13

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 15

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x = 10

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve for r: r - 38 = 9

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r = 47

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Solve for x: 3x = 27

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x = 9

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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Solve for y: y + 4 = 10

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y = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 7 = 3?

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Add 7 to both sides.

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Solve for z: 5z = 25

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z = 5