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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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 6y = 42?

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y = 7, because you divide both sides by 6.

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How do you solve the equation 4p = 16?

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Divide both sides by 4 to find p = 4.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5 to find x = 5.

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What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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Variables represent unknown values that we want to find.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What does the equation 5h = 35 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a situation where 5 equal parts add up to 35, such as hours worked per day.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.