Solving 1-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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve the equation 3x = 27?

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To solve 3x = 27, divide both sides by 3. The solution is x = 9.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6b = 30?

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To solve 6b = 30, divide both sides by 6. The solution is b = 5.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 4x = 44?

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To solve 4x = 44, divide both sides by 4. The solution is x = 11.

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In the equation 3a = 12, what is the operation to isolate 'a'?

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You would divide both sides by 3 to isolate 'a', resulting in a = 4.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means manipulating the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 15?

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To solve x + 5 = 15, subtract 5 from both sides. The solution is x = 10.

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How do you check the solution of an equation?

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To check the solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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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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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.