Solving One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does the variable 'v' represent in an equation?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value that we are trying to find.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation v + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 9x = 153?

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x = 17 (by dividing both sides by 9).

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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How do you solve the equation 6b = 30?

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Divide both sides by 6 to find b = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = 10?

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x = 18 (by adding 8 to both sides).

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To undo the operation applied to the variable and isolate it.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.