Solve One-Step Equations with integers

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an 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 an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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If x + 5 = 10, what is the value of x?

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x = 5.

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If 3x = 12, how do you solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 3: x = 4.

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What do you do to both sides of the equation when solving?

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You perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -4x = 64?

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x = -16.