In order to begin solving equations, you must understand three basic concepts of algebra: inverse operations, equivalent equations, and the Properties of Equality.

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Just like Spanish, chemistry, or even music, mathematics has a set of rules you must follow in order to be successful. These rules are called properties, theorems, or axioms. They have been proven or agreed upon years ago, so you can apply them to many different situations.

For example, the Properties of Equality will allow you to apply the same operation to each side of an equation, or “what you do to one side of an equation you can do to the other.”

View the worked examples below in the video on Solving One-Step Equations. Make sure you have pencil and paper to take notes.