Solving one step equations/vocabulary

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The objective when solving an equation is to...

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isolate the variable.

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

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addition

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Which equation has w = 8 as the solution? 1) 8w= 64 2) 16w = 240 3) 16 - w = 9 4) 4 + w = 10

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8w= 64

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The variable, k, is being divided by 11. How should you show your work to isolate the variable?

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Multiply both sides by 11.

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Solve for y: y - 5.1 = 4.8

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y = 9.9

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.