Modeling and solving 1 step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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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 subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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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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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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Solve the equation: 3x - 2 = 1

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x = 1

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Solve the equation: x + 6 = 13

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x = 7

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Solve the equation: 18 = a/2

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a = 36

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Solve the equation: -5x = 25

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x = -5