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 one or more variables.

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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 a one-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing the inverse operation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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How do you solve the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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Add 4.6 to both sides to get y = 12 + 4.6, which simplifies to y = 16.6.

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What does '5 less than a number' mean in equation form?

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It means x - 5, where x is the unknown number.

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How do you solve the equation 2y = 18?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get y = 18 / 2, which simplifies to y = 9.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.