One step equations

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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 get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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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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How do you solve the equation x - 7.09 = 10.89?

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Add 7.09 to both sides to find x = 17.98.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation -5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by -5 to find x = -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation x/5 = 20?

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Multiply both sides by 5 to find x = 100.

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