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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x = 4

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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c = -33

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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Solve the equation: 5 = f - 2

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f = 7

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows us to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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x = 7

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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p = 4