Solving 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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What is the solution to the equation z + 45 = 92?

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z = 47

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Addition

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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How would you solve the equation 9x = 153?

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Divide by 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 13 + q = 56?

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q = 43

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 7 = 12?

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Add 7 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4y = 28?

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y = 7

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 15 = m + 9?

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Subtraction.