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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the goal when solving one-step equations?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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Solve: y + 9.3 = -4.2

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y = -13.5

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Solve: -11 = n - 6

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n = -5

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Solve: -2s = -38

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s = 19

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Solve: 35 = 2.5n

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n = 14

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Solve: -9 = 28 + y

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y = -37

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What operation would you use to isolate a variable in an equation like x + 5 = 10?

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You would subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.