Solving One-Step Equations (Bassi)

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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 - 3 = -6

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x = -3

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for c: c - 6 = 0.6

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c = 6.6

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What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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Solve for p: 7p = 35

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p = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for y: y - 33 = -147

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y = -114

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

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 3 = 0?

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x = -3