solving one step equations with positive numbers

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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 y: 5y - 2 = 23

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y = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 7 = 15?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve for x: 5x = 25

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x = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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

Front

Solve for x: 15x = 225

Back

x = 15

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What operation would you perform to solve the equation 4x = 32?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 8?

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x = 4

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 7 = 15

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x = 4