One Step Equation Review

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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 does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution of the equation 42 = 7f?

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6

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve y - 33 = 147?

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Add 33 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution for y in the equation y - 33 = 147?

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y = 180

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How can you express '5 less than a number' in an equation?

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x - 5 = 15

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What is the solution of the equation x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8

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What operation would you use to solve x - 5 = 15?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the value of x in the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4