Solving 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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Solve the equation: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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What is the first step to solve the equation -14 = j - 20?

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Add 20 to both sides to isolate j.

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Solve the equation: -14 = j - 20

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j = 6

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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t = 40

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What is the solution to the equation 3w = 15?

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w = 5

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How do you solve the equation 10 = k + 19?

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Subtract 19 from both sides to isolate k.

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Solve the equation: 10 = k + 19

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k = -9

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to a variable, helping to isolate it.