Solving 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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How do you solve the equation -4x = -36?

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To solve -4x = -36, divide both sides by -4. x = 9.

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What is the coefficient in the equation -5y + 8?

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The coefficient of the variable y is -5.

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How do you solve the equation m/5 = -3?

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To solve m/5 = -3, multiply both sides by 5. m = -15.

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What is the solution to the equation y/4 = -6?

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To solve y/4 = -6, multiply both sides by 4. y = -24.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation x + 4 = -3?

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To isolate x, subtract 4 from both sides. x = -7.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 3x = 12?

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You would divide both sides by 3 to solve for x.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 10?

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To solve 2y = 10, divide both sides by 2. y = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate x. x = 15.