Solving One Step Linear Equations

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What is a one-step linear equation?

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A one-step linear equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, to find the value of the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a one-step 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 solution to the equation x + 5 = 16?

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The solution is x = 11.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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The solution is x = 4.

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Which of the following is NOT an expression: 5 + 3, x - 2, or t/8 = 5?

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t/8 = 5 is NOT an expression; it is an equation.

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What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

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An equation is balanced when both sides have the same value after performing operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 3 = 5?

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The first step is to add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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The solution is x = 4.

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How can you check if your solution to a linear equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.