Solving 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 an inverse operation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 44?

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Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the solution to the equation: x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.

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How do you find the variable in the equation: 13 + q = 56?

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Subtract 13 from both sides to find q = 43.

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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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What is the solution to the equation: v + 4 = 10?

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v = 6.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation: x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2y = 16?

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y = 8.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.