Solving One-Step Equations

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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 represent a situation with an equation?

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You translate the words of a situation into a mathematical equation using variables to represent unknown quantities.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 6 = 60?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 1467 + x = 1653?

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x = 186, found by subtracting 1467 from 1653.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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

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You can substitute your solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows you to solve for its value, making it easier to find the solution.

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What is the equation for Robyn's video games situation?

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The equation is v + 4 = 10, where v represents the number of video games Robyn initially had.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v?

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The simplified expression is 9v + 14.