One Step Equation REview

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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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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 7x = 14?

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You would divide both sides by 7 to isolate x.

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If 8x = 64, what is the value of x?

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x = 8, because 64 divided by 8 equals 8.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 75?

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x = 15, because 75 divided by 5 equals 15.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 36 = 9b?

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Divide both sides by 9 to isolate b.

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What is the value of b in the equation 36 = 9b?

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b = 4, because 36 divided by 9 equals 4.

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What does the term 'equation' mean in mathematics?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.