One step equations (addition and subtraction)

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition or subtraction to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 5 = x + 2

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x = 3

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Solve the equation: 12 = y - 4

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y = 16

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Solve the equation: x + 7 = 15

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x = 8

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What is the first step to solve the equation: z - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve the equation: 20 = m + 5

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m = 15

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

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Solve the equation: 30 = p - 10

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p = 40