A one-step equation is an algebraic equation you can solve in only one step. Once you've solved it, you've found the value of the variable that makes the equation true. To solve one-step equations, we do the inverse (opposite) of whatever operation is being performed on the variable, so we get the variable by itself.
What are the 3 steps to solving one step equations?
How to Solve One Step Equations
- 1 Adding or Subtracting to Solve.
- 2 Dividing or Multiplying to Solve.
- 3 Completing Sample Problems.
What is a one step equation examples?
One step equation is an equation that requires only one step to be solved. You only perform a single operation in order to solve or isolate a variable. Examples of one step equations include: 5 + x = 12, x – 3 = 10, 4 + x = -10 etc. To solve this equation, divide both sides of the equation by 3.
