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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you represent a situation where a person earns a certain amount per hour for a total amount earned?

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You can represent this situation with the equation: hourly_rate * hours_worked = total_earned.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2b = -16?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 2.

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What is the process to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you need to perform inverse operations to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'get the variable by itself' in an equation?

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It means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side, allowing you to find its value.

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What equation represents the situation: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more, and now she has a total of 10 games?

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The equation is v + 4 = 10, where v represents the number of video games Robyn initially had.

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What is the importance of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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Performing the same operation on both sides maintains the equality of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 8h = 96?

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The solution is h = 12, found by dividing both sides by 8.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 7 = 11?

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Add 7 to both sides of the equation.