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 step, typically by performing an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve the equation 2w = 58?

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To solve for w, divide both sides by 2: w = 58 / 2, which simplifies to w = 29.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 18?

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To solve for y, divide both sides by 2: y = 18 / 2, which simplifies to y = 9.

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How do you solve the equation -5x = 25?

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To solve for x, divide both sides by -5: x = 25 / -5, which simplifies to x = -5.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

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To solve for x, add 8 to both sides: x = -5 + 8, which simplifies to x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation 6x = -30?

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To solve for x, divide both sides by 6: x = -30 / 6, which simplifies to x = -5.

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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 multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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

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The first step is to identify the operation being performed on the variable and then apply the inverse operation.