One Step Equations Review

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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

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Isolating a variable means manipulating the equation to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation g - 15 = 30?

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g = 45.

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How do you write an equation for the problem: After paying $5.12 for a salad, Nora has $27.10?

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n - $5.12 = $27.10, where n is the amount of money Nora had before buying the salad.

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What is the solution to the equation n - 5.12 = 27.10?

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n = $32.22.

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How do you solve the equation p + 8 = 12?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to find p = 4.

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.