Solving 1-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, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation y + 51 = 99?

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y = 48

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What is the solution to the equation 144 = 12z?

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z = 12

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What equation represents the situation: John gives the cashier $40 for an MP3 Player costing $30.98?

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30.98 + c = 40

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What is the solution to the equation 17 = x + 3?

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x = 14

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What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 12?

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x = 7

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What is the solution to the equation 10 = x - 2?

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x = 12

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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 inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction