One Step Equation Review

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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 solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 3f = 63?

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f = 21.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 42 = 7f?

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f = 6.

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What does '5 less than a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to subtract 5 from that number, represented as x - 5.

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What is the equation for 'y - 33 = 147'?

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To solve for y, add 33 to both sides, resulting in y = 180.

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What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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Variables represent unknown values that we can solve for using algebraic methods.

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What is the equation that represents 'Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year'?

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3f = 63.