Solving Simple Equations

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What is a simple equation?

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A simple equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically involving one variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 9 = 23?

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Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation to isolate x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 16?

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Multiply both sides by 4 to isolate x, resulting in x = 64.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation r + 40 = 100?

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Subtract 40 from both sides to isolate r, resulting in r = 60.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What operation would you perform to solve k/3 = 15?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate k, resulting in k = 45.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation b - 15 = 10?

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Add 15 to both sides of the equation to isolate b, resulting in b = 25.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What does it mean to balance an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.

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