Writing and Solving 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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Write an equation for: 17 less than h equals 42.

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h - 17 = 42

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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2x = 10

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If 4b = 44, how many books did Anna read?

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Anna read 11 books.

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Solve the equation: x + 3.7 = 15.8.

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x = 12.1

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What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

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p = 4

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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

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Divide both sides by 3.