12.11.24 Per 3 Solving One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve the equation: -5x = 25

Back

x = -5

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

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: x - 2.6 = -4.6

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x = -2

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What is the first step to solve x - 3 = -12?

Back

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve the equation: x - 3 = -12

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x = -9

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What is the operation to perform to solve x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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What does it mean to divide both sides of an equation by a number?

Back

Dividing both sides of an equation by a number keeps the equation balanced while simplifying it.

Front

Solve the equation: x/-3 = -4

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x = 12