Solving 1 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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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side, making it easy to determine its value.

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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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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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How do you solve the equation 3a = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get a = 4.

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How do you solve the equation 17 = x + 3?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get x = 14.

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How do you solve the equation 6b = 30?

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Divide both sides by 6 to get b = 5.