Solving One Step Equation with Subtraction

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In this lesson, we learn how to solve a one-step equation with subtraction. The teacher breaks down the problem step-by-step and shows how to rewrite the equation by getting rid of any double negatives. The key is to circle the variable and undo everything that is happening to it. By following these steps, you can easily solve the equation and get the answer you need.

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Solving a one step equation with subtraction

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do I solve a one step equation where the variable is negative, and it is being subtracted from a number?
  • How do I solve a one step equation where the variable is being added to a number?
  • What does j equal in the equation -56=20-(-j)?
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    In this lesson, the teacher shows an example of how to solve a one step equation by using subtraction. He also explains what you can do with a double negative.