One-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 10x = 90

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x = 9

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

Solve for x: 4x = 44

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x = 11

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

Back

Inverse operations are used to isolate the variable and solve the equation.

Front

If d/2 = 10.93, how do you find d?

Back

Multiply both sides by 2: d = 10.93 * 2 = 21.86.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 15

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x = 3