Solving 1-Step Equations with Integers

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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 isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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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 -10v = -30?

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Divide both sides by -10 to isolate v, resulting in v = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 1 = 10?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate x, resulting in x = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 9m = 81?

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Divide both sides by 9 to isolate m, resulting in m = 9.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there is no value for the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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The purpose of solving equations is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.