Mult. & Dividing One-Step Equations Check Point

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve for x in the equation 3x = 36?

Back

Divide both sides by 3: x = 36 / 3, so x = 12.

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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 5x = 25, what is the value of x?

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Divide both sides by 5: x = 25 / 5, so x = 5.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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Substitute the value of the variable back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4: x = 3 * 4, so x = 12.

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If x - 7 = 0, what is the value of x?

Back

Add 7 to both sides: x = 7.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 14?

Back

Divide both sides by 2: x = 14 / 2, so x = 7.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 = 2x?

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Divide both sides by 2: x = 8 / 2, so x = 4.