6.10A One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 12 = 20?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

Solve for y: y + 51 = 99

Back

y = 48

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5.    6b = 30?

Back

Divide both sides by 6.

Front

Solve for b: 6b = 30

Back

b = 5

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: x - 6 = 13

Back

x = 19

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 6 = 12?

Back

x = 6

Front

What is the purpose of solving one-step equations?

Back

The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.