Solving one-step Equations

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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In the equation 3x + 7, what is the variable?

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x

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

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Divide 3 on both sides.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 35 = y - 3?

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y = 38.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation p / 14 = 20?

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p = 280.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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

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To undo operations and isolate the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 44?

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x = 14.67.