One-Step Equations (Pictorial models)

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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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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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How do you solve the equation x + 2 = 10?

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Subtract 2 from both sides to get x = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation f - 12 = -4?

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Add 12 to both sides to find f = 8.

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Multiply both sides by -8 to get t = 40.

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Multiply both sides by -11 to find c = -33.

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Which equation has w = 8 as the solution?

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The equation 8w = 64 has w = 8 as the solution.

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What are algebra tiles?

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Algebra tiles are physical or virtual manipulatives used to represent variables and constants in algebraic equations.

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How can you represent the equation x + 2 = 10 using algebra tiles?

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Use one tile for x and two unit tiles to represent +2, and ten unit tiles to represent 10.

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What operation do you perform to both sides of the equation to solve x - 5 = 3?

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Add 5 to both sides to find x = 8.