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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m = 15

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y = 6

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a = 36

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r = 21

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c = 6

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What operation would you use to isolate a variable in a one-step equation?

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You would use the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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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 multiplication?

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Division.

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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.