Solving One-Step Equations
Grade 6 · Math · Expressions and Equations · New Brunswick, Canada
Lesson Summary
Solve equations by performing the opposite operation on both sides to isolate the variable.
Explanation
An equation says two things are equal, like x + 5 = 12. To solve it, you need to get the variable alone on one side. You do this by using inverse (opposite) operations. Since 5 is being added to x, you subtract 5 from both sides: x = 7. For multiplication equations like 3x = 18, divide both sides by 3 to get x = 6. The key rule is whatever you do to one side, you must do the same to the other side to keep the equation balanced.
Practice Questions
Q1: Solve x + 9 = 15.
Answer: x = 6 (subtract 9 from both sides).
Q2: Solve 4n = 28.
Answer: n = 7 (divide both sides by 4).
Q3: Solve y - 11 = 3.
Answer: y = 14 (add 11 to both sides).
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Solving One-Step Equations is a lesson in the Expressions and Equations chapter of Grade 6 Math. It is part of the New Brunswick, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Solving One-Step Equations is taught in Grade 6 as part of the Math curriculum in New Brunswick, Canada.
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