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 multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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If 4h = 0, what is the value of h?

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h = 0.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 44?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 5m = 10?

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m = 2.

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How do you solve the equation 10 = -7 + b?

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Add 7 to both sides to isolate b, resulting in b = 17.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 27?

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x = 9.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.