Solving one Step Equations

When you solve one-step equations, you can do anything you want to one side of the equal sign, as long as...

• it is mathematical
• you do the SAME thing to the other side
• solving equations is impossible
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In an equation, you want to get the variable...

• on one side
• to disappear
• by itself
• to sing and dance

What is the correct step to solve for the variable?
15 = m - 5

• add 5 to both sides
• add 15 to both sides
• subtract 15 from both sides
• subtract 5 from both sides

x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

• Subtract 62 from each side. 
• Add 62 to each side.
• Multiply each side by 62.
• Add 123 to each side.

Solve for x.

x + 12 = 20

• x = 8

• x = -32

• x = 32

• x = -8