One Step Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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 subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 12 = 20?

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The solution is x = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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The solution is y = 16.6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 765 = p - 254?

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The first step is to add 254 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 19.46 = 245.3?

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The solution is x = 225.84.