Solving 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 inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve the equation x + 3 = 7?

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To solve x + 3 = 7, subtract 3 from both sides to get x = 4.

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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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If 2x = 10, what is the value of x?

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To solve 2x = 10, divide both sides by 2 to get x = 5.

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

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

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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To check if your solution is correct, substitute the value back into the original equation and see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 4 = 2?

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To solve x - 4 = 2, add 4 to both sides to get x = 6.

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

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To solve 5x = 25, divide both sides by 5 to get x = 5.

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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.