One Step Equation Review Chinchilla

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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 an inverse operation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -3 = x + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Use the inverse (opposite) operation on BOTH sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the solution to the equation 0 = 4h?

Back

h = 0.

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How do you solve the equation x ÷ 6 = 42?

Back

Multiply both sides by 6 to get x = 252.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in an equation?

Back

To 'undo' an operation means to perform the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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If you have the equation x + 7 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

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

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x = 5.