One Step Equation ( Multiply and Divide)

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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, either by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

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How do you solve the equation 144=12z?

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To solve for z, divide both sides by 12: z = 144/12, which simplifies to z = 12.

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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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What is the solution to the equation 12 = 4a?

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To solve for a, divide both sides by 4: a = 12/4, which simplifies to a = 3.

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How do you solve the equation m/5 = 10?

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To solve for m, multiply both sides by 5: m = 10 * 5, which simplifies to m = 50.

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What are inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation involving multiplication?

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To solve a one-step equation involving multiplication, divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation involving division?

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To solve a one-step equation involving division, multiply both sides of the equation by the divisor.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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The purpose of using inverse operations is to isolate the variable and find its value.

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Can you provide an example of a one-step equation?

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An example of a one-step equation is 5x = 20.