5-4b 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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y = 11

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x = 9

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x = -100

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x = 3

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x = -20

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Divide both sides by 2.

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x = 10

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

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