Solving One Step Equations with Negatives

What is the main goal when solving one-step equations?

• To make both sides of the equation different

• To isolate the variable and keep the equation balanced

• To add more variables to the equation

• To remove the equal sign

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What does the multiplication property of equality state?

• If you add the same number to both sides of an equation, it remains equal

• If you multiply both sides of an equation by different numbers, it remains equal

• If you multiply both sides of an equation by the same number, it remains equal

• If you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, it remains equal

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

In Example 1, Part A, what operation is used to isolate the variable x in the equation x/3 = -6?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In Example 1, Part B, what is the value of y in the equation 18 = -4y?

• 4.25

• -4.5

• 4.5

• -4.25

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is a reciprocal?

• A number that is subtracted from another number

• A number that is added to another number

• A fraction where the numerator and denominator are flipped

• A fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same

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CCSS.HSN.CN.A.3

In Example 2, what is the value of x in the equation -4/5x = -8?

• -8

• 8

• -10

• 10

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In Example 2, what is the value of z in the equation -6 = 3/2z?

• 3

• -3

• 4

• -4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In Example 3, what is the starting temperature at midnight?

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 56 degrees Fahrenheit

• 45 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

In Example 3, how many hours does it take for the temperature to reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

• 4 hours and 20 minutes

• 6 hours and 20 minutes

• 7 hours and 20 minutes

• 5 hours and 20 minutes

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.4

What is the final time when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

• 4:20 AM

• 5:20 AM

• 6:20 AM

• 7:20 AM