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 is the first step to solve x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 5 = f - 2?

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f = 7.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the solution to the equation -5x = 25?

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x = -5.

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What is the solution to the equation 2w = 58?

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w = 29.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 3 = 10?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3y = 12?

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y = 4.