One Step Equations w/ Rational #s

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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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How do you solve the equation 10x = 90?

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Divide both sides by 10: x = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 27?

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Divide both sides by 3: x = 9.

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What does it mean to cross-reduce in fractions?

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Cross-reducing means simplifying fractions by canceling out common factors in the numerator and denominator.

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How do you solve the equation -4y = -48?

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Divide both sides by -4: y = 12.

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What is the principle of equality in solving equations?

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The principle of equality states that if you perform the same operation on both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x = 56?

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Divide both sides by 7: x = 8.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 45?

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Divide both sides by 5: x = 9.