One Step Equations with Fractions

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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 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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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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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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How do you solve the equation -20 = -4s?

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Divide both sides by -4 to isolate s. s = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 32 = 49?

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x = 81.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.

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How do you solve the equation -7b = 49?

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Divide both sides by -7 to isolate b. b = -7.

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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.