One step Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing an equal sign.

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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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation n/12 = 4?

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Multiply both sides of the equation by 12 to isolate n.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation m - 432 = 274?

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The solution is m = 706.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x = 42?

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The solution is x = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation 71 = s + 38?

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The solution is s = 33.

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What is the significance of the equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of it have the same value.

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation n/12 = 4?

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You would use multiplication to solve for n.