One Step Equations (no negatives)

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

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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If 46 = n + 19, how do you solve for n?

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Subtract 19 from both sides to get n = 27.

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If 14 = n - 5, how do you solve for n?

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Add 5 to both sides to get n = 19.

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What is the first step to solve the equation z + 8 = 23?

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Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to balance an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, allowing you to isolate it.

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How can you check your solution to an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.