Writing & Solving One-Step Equations LC: WRMS

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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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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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 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 multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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If Robyn has v video games and buys 4 more to have a total of 10, what equation models this situation?

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v + 4 = 10.

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If there are 3 tennis balls in each can and the coach bought a total of 27 tennis balls, what equation models this situation?

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3x = 27.

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Solve the equation: 20.5 = 4 - x. What is x?

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x = -16.5.

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What does 'half of negative twelve' equal?

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Half of negative twelve is -6.

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If half of negative twelve is the same as the product of negative four and some number, what is the equation?

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-6 = -4n.