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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve for a variable in a one-step equation?

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To solve for a variable, you perform the inverse operation to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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If you have an equation like x + 5 = 12, how do you solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x: x = 12 - 5, so x = 7.

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In the equation x - 3 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Add 3 to both sides to isolate x: x = 10 + 3, so x = 13.

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If a number is multiplied by 4 and equals 20, how do you find the number?

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Divide 20 by 4 to find the number: the number is 5.

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In the equation 1/4 * x = 12, how do you solve for x?

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Multiply both sides by 4 to isolate x: x = 12 * 4, so x = 48.