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 first step in solving the equation 4b = 44?

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Divide both sides by 4 to isolate b.

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If n - 4 = 12, what is the value of n?

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n = 16.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 18?

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y = 9.

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How do you solve the equation y/3 = 8?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to get y = 24.

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What is the solution to the equation 5n = 30?

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n = 6.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation b + 4 = 33?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate b.

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What does the equation 4b = 44 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a situation where a person earns $4 for each book read, totaling $44.