Solving 1 step Equation Multiplication and Division

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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, either by 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, you perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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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 is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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If -4x = 64, how do you solve for x?

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Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x, resulting in x = -16.

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If 5n = 35, what is the value of n?

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Divide both sides by 5, resulting in n = 7.

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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.

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If y/3 = 8, how do you find y?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate y, resulting in y = 24.

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If 28 = 1/3x, how do you solve for x?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate x, resulting in x = 84.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.