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 inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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Solve the equation: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7.

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Solve the equation: x - 3 = 10

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x = 13.

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Solve the equation: 3x = 12

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x = 4.

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Solve the equation: x ÷ 4 = 3

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x = 12.

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

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x = -4.

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What is the solution to the equation: 5 + x = 9?

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x = 4.