One Step Equations w/ Rational #s

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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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Solve for x: 1/3x = 6

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x = 18

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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Solve for x: -16 + x = -15

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x = 1

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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Solve for x: 2x = 10

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x = 5

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 2

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x = 6

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What does it mean to check your solution?

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To check your solution means to substitute your answer back into the original equation to verify that it satisfies the equation.

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Solve for x: 5/3x = 5

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x = 3