One step equations with rational numbers

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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 opposite operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

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The opposite operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the opposite operation of addition?

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The opposite operation of addition is subtraction.

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How do you solve the equation 21 = (1/4)a?

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Multiply both sides by 4 to isolate 'a', resulting in a = 84.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3 3/4 m = 1 1/4?

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Divide both sides by 3 3/4 to isolate 'm'.

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How do you solve the equation 2.17 + b = 5?

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Subtract 2.17 from both sides to isolate 'b', resulting in b = 5 - 2.17.

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What is the solution to the equation (1/3)a = (7/9)?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate 'a', resulting in a = 2 1/3.

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How do you solve the equation k/0.9 = 2.7?

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Multiply both sides by 0.9 to isolate 'k', resulting in k = 2.43.