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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in the equation x/3 = 9?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to get x = 27.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 234 + N = 389?

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Subtract 234 from both sides to find N.

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What equation represents the situation: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 7x = 42?

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Divide both sides by 7 to get x = 6.

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What is the purpose of inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations in an equation to isolate the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x = 20?

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Divide both sides by 5 to find x.

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If you have the equation x - 3 = 10, how do you solve for x?

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Add 3 to both sides to get x = 13.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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In the equation 12 = 3y, how do you solve for y?

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Divide both sides by 3 to find y = 4.