Solving One-Step Equations (no 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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Solve: 11 = x - 7

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x = 18

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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Solve: 9n = 45

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n = 5

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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Solve: 2 + n = 16

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n = 14

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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.

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Solve: 16 = \frac{k}{8}

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k = 128

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

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Solve: 41 = 3 + x

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x = 38