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 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 operation would you use to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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You would subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 3y = 12?

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y = 4.

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How do you model the situation: 'There are 18 apples left after taking some from a box of 24'?

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The equation is: 24 - x = 18.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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How do you solve the equation 5h = 35?

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Divide both sides by 5 to get h = 7.

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What does the equation p - 6 = 18 represent?

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It represents that if you take 6 from p, you are left with 18.