Algebraic Equations - One step

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does the variable represent in an equation?

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A variable represents an unknown value that can change or vary in an equation.

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What is the purpose of solving an algebraic equation?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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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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If b / 4 = 7, what is the value of b?

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b = 28.

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In the equation x - 5 = 12, what is the value of x?

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x = 17.

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What operation is used to isolate a variable in an equation?

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You can use inverse operations to isolate a variable.

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If y - 18 = 72, what is the value of y?

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y = 90.

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In the equation 7m = 42, what operation do you perform to solve for m?

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You divide both sides by 7.