One Step Equations (Multiplication and Division)

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the principle of inverse operations?

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The principle of inverse operations states that performing the opposite operation will undo the effect of the original operation, helping to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you can use inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 12 = 6w?

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The solution is w = 2.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 27 = 9a?

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The solution is a = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 10b = 80?

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The solution is b = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 45 = 9z?

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The solution is z = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 6y = 24?

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The solution is y = 4.