One-Step Algebra Equations

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What is a one-step algebra equation?

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A one-step algebra 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 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 would you solve the equation 7m = 14?

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Divide both sides by 7 to isolate m: m = 14 / 7, so m = 2.

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How would you solve the equation 5h = 60?

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate h: h = 60 / 5, so h = 12.

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How would you solve the equation 43 = v + 20?

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Subtract 20 from both sides to isolate v: v = 43 - 20, so v = 23.

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How would you solve the equation q - 21 = 9?

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Add 21 to both sides to isolate q: q = 9 + 21, so q = 30.