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 operation, such as 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 subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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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 inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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How do you solve the equation 13 + q = 56?

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Subtract 13 from both sides to isolate q: q = 56 - 13, so q = 43.

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How do you solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to isolate x: x = 20 - 12, so x = 8.

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How do you solve the equation z + 45 = 92?

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Subtract 45 from both sides to isolate z: z = 92 - 45, so z = 47.

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.