Solving One Step Equations with Multiplication and Division HW

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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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve the equation 1/2x = 6?

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Multiply both sides by 2 to isolate x: x = 6 * 2 = 12.

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What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

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Divide both sides by 4 to isolate p: p = 16 / 4 = 4.

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How do you solve the equation -5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x: x = 25 / -5 = -5.

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What is the solution to the equation x/-3 = -4?

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Multiply both sides by -3 to isolate x: x = -4 * -3 = 12.

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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 and all other terms are on the other side.

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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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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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How do you check the solution of an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 4p = 16?

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p = 4.