One-Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour for her job at the record store. She made a total of $96 last week. Which equation models this situation?

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8h = 96

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

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v + 4 = 10

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In an equation or inequality, you want to get the variable...

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by itself

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation?

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Identify the operation being performed on the variable.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the solution?

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x = 7

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To isolate the variable and solve for its value.