Solving Single Step Equations Warm Up

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What is a single-step equation?

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A single-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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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 subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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c = -33.

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Divide both sides by -7.

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r = 32.

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x = -18.