One Step Equations with Rational Numbers

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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 isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 2.3 + x = -4?

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x = -6.3

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What is the solution to the equation -12 + x = 32?

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x = 44

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What is the solution to the equation -2.6 + x = -4.6?

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x = -2

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 3.6?

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x = 1.8

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What is the solution to the equation -4x = 48?

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x = -12

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What does it mean to have a rational number in an equation?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers.

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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.