One-Step Equations and Inverse Operations

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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 by performing an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

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x = 8

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for g: g - 16 = 4

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g = 20

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

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The purpose of isolating the variable is to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81

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How do you isolate a variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

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x = 185

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What does it mean to 'show your work' in solving equations?

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'Showing your work' means to clearly demonstrate each step taken to solve the equation.