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 step, typically involving 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 9m=81 for m?

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Divide both sides by 9: m = 81/9 = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 17=a+6?

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Subtract 6 from both sides: a = 17 - 6 = 11.

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How do you solve the equation 152=-8n for n?

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Divide both sides by -8: n = 152 / -8 = -19.

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What is the solution to the equation 6+m=-2?

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Subtract 6 from both sides: m = -2 - 6 = -8.

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What does it mean when an equation has no solution?

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

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What is the solution to the equation x=? when x=56?

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The solution is x = 56.