One Step Equations

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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 an inverse operation.

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What is the solution of the equation 8w = 64?

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w = 8

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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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How do you isolate the variable x in the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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What is the solution for b in the equation 6b = 30?

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b = 5

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If you have the equation 4 + w = 10, how do you solve for w?

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Subtract 4 from both sides. The solution is w = 6.

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

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To isolate 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 first step to solve the equation 16 - x = 9?

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Subtract 16 from both sides. The solution is x = 7.

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What is the solution of the equation 5p = 25?

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p = 5