One Step Equations - Multiply & Divide

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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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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Solve the equation: 4x = 20

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x = 5

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Solve the equation: -3x = 12

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x = -4

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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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Solve the equation: x/5 = 3

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x = 15

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Solve the equation: 7x = 49

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x = 7

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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

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If 2x = 10, what is x?

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x = 5