Solving 1-Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations on both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 12 = n - 8?

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n = 20

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How do you solve the equation d + 9 = 16?

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Subtract 9 from both sides to get d = 7.

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What is the solution to the equation 10 = k + 19?

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k = -9.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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

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To isolate the variable and find its value.