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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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 on both sides of the equation to get the variable alone on one side.

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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.

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If x + 5 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from 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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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation x / 5 = 20?

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The solution is x = 100.

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In the equation x - 10 = 24, what does x represent?

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x represents the initial amount of candy Charlie had before giving 10 pieces to Ava.

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What is the solution to the equation -6x = 30?

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The solution is x = -5.