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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What is the goal when solving one-step equations?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation y + 4.6 = 12?

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You would subtract 4.6 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation y - 33 = 147?

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y = 180.

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How do you solve the equation -6x = 30?

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Divide both sides by -6 to get x = -5.

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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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What is the first step to solve the equation 155 = x + 5?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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If 1.15x = 5.75, how do you find x?

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Divide both sides by 1.15.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

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x = 5.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.