One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing an inverse operation.

Front

What is the solution of the equation 8w = 64?

Back

w = 8

Front

What is the solution of the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4 + w = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 16 - w = 9?

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Subtract 16 from both sides.