5-4b 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 = -100

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What is the first step to isolate a variable in an equation?

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The first step is to perform the inverse operation of what is currently being done to the variable.

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n = 8

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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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Multiply both sides by 11.

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x = -20

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x = 15

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, allowing us to isolate it.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is less than, greater than, less than or equal to, or greater than or equal to the other.