Solving Equations (One-Step)

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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

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What is the goal when solving one-step equations?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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How do you isolate a variable in the equation v + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate v.

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What is the solution to the equation 8w = 64?

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The solution is w = 8.