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 solution to the equation y/-5 = 20?

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y = -100.

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

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Divide both sides by -5 to get x = -5.

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What is the value of x in the equation x - 8 = -5?

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x = 3.

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as the solution.

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How do you solve the equation -12 + c = 38?

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Add 12 to both sides to find c = 50.

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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 check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.