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 step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation 5n = 30?

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To solve for n, divide both sides by 5: n = 30/5, so n = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation y/3 = 8?

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To solve for y, multiply both sides by 3: y = 8 * 3, so y = 24.

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How do you solve the equation x + 8 = 15?

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To solve for x, subtract 8 from both sides: x = 15 - 8, so x = 7.

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What is the solution to the equation 1/2 n = 10?

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To solve for n, multiply both sides by 2: n = 10 * 2, so n = 20.

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How do you solve the equation x - 10 = 20?

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To solve for x, add 10 to both sides: x = 20 + 10, so x = 30.

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What operation do you perform to isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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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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If an equation is in the form ax = b, how do you solve for x?

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Divide both sides by a: x = b/a.