Act#24 - One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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Solve for k: k - 2.14 = 85

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k = 87.14

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Solve for c: 3 = \frac{c}{-11}

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c = -33

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Solve for n: n - 18 = 3

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n = 21

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Solve for y: y - 7 = 10

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y = 17

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

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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How do you solve the equation 9n = 45?

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Divide both sides by 9 to get n = 5.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation are equal by performing the same operation on both sides.