Multiplication and Division 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 step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable alone on one side.

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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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If 5m = 10, what is the value of m?

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m = 2.

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Why do we divide by 5 on both sides of the equation 5m = 10?

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To balance the equation, you must divide by 5 on both sides.

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If -5x = 25, what is the value of x?

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x = -5.

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What equation represents the situation: Anna read b books and Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book for a total of $44?

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4b = 44.

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What equation represents the situation: Robyn had v video games and bought 4 more, now she has 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10.