One Step Equations STEPS

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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 equality in solving equations?

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The principle of equality states that if you perform the same operation on both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What operation would you perform to isolate x in the equation x + 17 = 52?

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You would subtract 17 from both sides of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation x - 4 = 10?

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You add 4 to both sides of the equation to isolate x.

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What is the operation to perform to solve x/6 = 5?

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You multiply both sides of the equation by 6.

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How do you solve the equation 6x = 5?

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You divide both sides of the equation by 6.

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What operation is used to solve the equation 25x = 150?

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You divide both sides of the equation by 25.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.