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 inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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x = 5

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What is the inverse of addition?

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Subtraction

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p = 4

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What is the inverse of division?

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Multiplication

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x = -22

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x = 3

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

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Inverse operations are used to isolate the variable and solve the equation.

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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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x = 13