One-Step Equations Check-In

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What does it mean to multiply both sides of an equation by a number?

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Multiplying both sides of an equation by a number maintains the equality of the equation, allowing you to simplify or solve for the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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How do you solve the equation -10x = 0?

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Divide both sides by -10, resulting in x = 0.

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What is the solution to the equation -9x = 27?

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Divide both sides by -9, resulting in x = -3.

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What does it mean when x is divided by -4 in an equation?

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It means that the variable x is being divided by -4, which can be solved by multiplying both sides by -4.

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How do you solve the equation -7x = 42?

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Divide both sides by -7, resulting in x = -6.

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What is the solution to the equation x/2 = 500?

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Multiply both sides by 2, resulting in x = 1000.