Solving 1-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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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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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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides to isolate x: x = 123 + 62, so x = 185.

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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2x = 10.

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How do you solve the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Add 254 to both sides to isolate p: p = 765 + 254, so p = 1019.

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What equation represents the situation: John gives the cashier $40 for an MP3 Player costing $30.98?

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30.98 + c = 40, where c is the change.