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 does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve for c: c - 5 = 8

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c = 13

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Solve for k: k - 2.14 = 85

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k = 87.14

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Solve for m: m + 4 = 12

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m = 8

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Solve for m: m - 4 = 12

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m = 16

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Solve for m: 5m = 10

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m = 2

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 7 = 15?

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You would subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation y - 3 = 10?

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You would add 3 to both sides to isolate y.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 14?

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x = 7