One-step Equations with negatives

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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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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Solve for v: v - 9 = 14

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v = 23

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What is the solution to the equation 12a = -132?

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a = -11

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u = -32

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What does it mean when an equation has a negative solution?

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A negative solution indicates that the value of the variable is less than zero, which can represent various real-world scenarios.

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Solve for p: p - 4 = 6

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p = 10

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n = -2

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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.