Solving One-Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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Solve for n: n - 9 = 27

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n = 36

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Solve for r: 108 = 9r

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r = 12

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Solve for y: y/3 = 12

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y = 36

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 10?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 14?

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x = 7