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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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve for y: 3y = 21

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y = 7

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x - 4 = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides.

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Solve for n: n + 8 = 15

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n = 7

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2.

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Solve for x: 10 = x - 3

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x = 13

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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

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Solve for r: r + 12 = 25

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r = 13

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What is the solution of the equation? 8 = x + 1

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x = 7